Visitors should go to the Library Information Office, 201 Butler Library, where the level of access to which they are entitled will be determined.

Visiting Scholar is a category of appointment to the University at the recommendation of a dean, director, or chairperson of a department and with the approval of the Provost.  Visiting Scholars may register with the Library Information Office for Reading Privileges without charge.  The fee for Borrowing Privileges is $30 per month.

For complete use and access information, see Visiting Readers page or contact the Library information Office by email (lio@columbia.edu) or phone (212-854-7309).

More information:

• Visiting Scholar Borrowing Privileges
• Alternatives to Restricted Databases
• For blackout periods during midterms and final exams, see the Calendar page.