Butler Library

We are fact, or are we

It's not just the bits and pieces of our knowledge, but the way we choose to make sense of them, that matters.

A man is but who he knoweth

Bacon's equation of self-worth with knowledge denies the relational element of our identity.

Busting out of Butler

Busting out of Butler

Bedbugs, student's suitcases and toothbrush found in Butler

A group of bedbugs made Butler home earlier this week.

Kids arrested on campus after alleged attempted robbery

An investigation into an attempted phone robbery on campus is now ongoing.

Butler food policies irk students as midterms near

While Butler does not allow any food to be taken in from outside, frequent library-goers have mixed experiences with sneaking in outside food.

My journey to the University Senate in ’68

The '68 occupation of Low Library convinced me that only a Senate representative of all students as well as faculty could speak for the Columbia community as a whole in defending the essential rights and functions of the university.

Butler Library completes 15 years of renovations

After 15 years and over $110 million, Butler Library renovations are finally coming to an end.

Bored@butler returns after shutdown

Bored@butler is back online, in a simplified version that is user-friendly.