Business & Economics Library


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Research Help

The Watson Library of Business and Economics provides assistance with research, databases, and general questions.

In Person Help

  • Monday - Friday, 1pm - 5pm EST. Librarians are on call.  Ask at the Circulation Desk for help.
    Hours are subject to change. Daily schedule posted at circulation desk.

  • Phone: Call us at 212-854-3383 during the hours listed above.

  • Individual Consultation Sessions
    Consultation with reference librarians are available on customized research topics, such as company and industry research or international business topics. 
    Schedule a consultation.

Virtual Help

  • Search the library's 24/7 Help database for instant answers to frequently asked business and economics questions.

  • Email us: One of the best ways to ask us reference questions is through email: business@libraries.cul.columbia.edu
    Email is answered Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm EST

  • Instant message [IM] a research librarian for help with your research:
    Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm EST. 
    This service is for Columbia University students, faculty, alumni and staff only.

    Just add the Watson Library to your list of IM contacts:
    For AOL users: WatsonBLibrary@aol.com
    For MSN users: watsonblibrary@hotmail.com
    For Yahoo! users: watson_blibrary@yahoo.com