Earlier this month, I had the honor and privilege to present at the 16th Annual International Books, Publishing and Libraries conference as an Emerging Scholar. This conference is an interdisciplinary symposium drawing in researchers from a variety of fields that all lead to the wo...

{{unknown}}     Co-Authored and Co-Curated By Anika Paris and Jasmine Sykes-Kunk Fifty years ago this month, Columbia University students, as well as some staff, faculty, committed activists,...

Attending conferences as a graduate student can be a great supplementary educational and professional experience. Conferences can be a invaluable opportunity to explore career paths and familiarize oneself with current industry-specific trends. Most conferences offer student rates that are significantly discounted, as well as travel awards and scholarships to help offset the cost of attendance. Additionally, presenting at a conference bolsters one's curriculum vitae and could lead to publication. Many offer an array of engagement opportunities such as presenting a poster or moderating a lightn...

{{unknown}}   As a new member of the Library Services team, I am very excited and proud to curate my first Staff Picks Collection, The Common Thread: Domestic Arts and Handcraft on the second floor of the Gottesma...