Gottesman Libraries

The Gottesman Libraries is located in Russell Hall at Teachers College, Columbia University at 525 West 120th Street, is the sole library of Teachers College graduate school, and an affiliated member of Columbia University Libraries with whom resources and services are reciprocal. It is one of the nation's largest and most comprehensive research libraries in education, and the scope of its collections reflect the historic commitment to advanced study in education, psychology, and the health professions in their local, national, and international dimensions.[1] Its standard opening hours are Monday through Thursday 8am to 11pm, Friday 8am to 7pm, Saturday 12pm to 7pm, and Sunday 12pm to 11pm.[2] The library provides numerous services, including online and in-person support, chat or real-time transmission of text messages, sponsored events, exhibits and displays, live musical performances, instructional offerings and research consultations, a library blog, and paging. Automated acquisitions, interlibrary loan, printing, scanning, and room booking services also are available. Historical collections focus on pedagogical research, curriculum and children's literature, and institutional history, with extensive material accessible via Pocket Knowledge, the digital archive. EDUCAT is the library's online searchable catalog, with library resources, many electronic, also discoverable through Summon TC SuperSearch.[3]

In 2001 the library received a $6.5 million gift from Professor Ruth Gottesman, to establish 'the Library of the Future'[4] A dedication ceremony was held on November 4, 2004.[5] Previously the library of Teachers College, Columbia University was known as Milbank Memorial Library, named after Thomas Milbank and dedicated as such in 1982[6]. Before moving to Russell Hall in 1924, where it occupied four floors and the tower, it was located at 9 University Place, and known as the Bryson Library, named after Mrs. Peter M. Bryson.[7] Circulating print collections continue to occupy the tower, comprising several multi-level open book stacks, while older materials are housed in the closed stacks, located on two lower levels of the library. The first floor serves as the main for hub for research and information, offering a substantial, fully staffed Services Desk, ample study spaces, workstations, monitors, bookable rooms, and automated printing; the second floor, as group or collaboration space, with bookable rooms near open bays of contemporary children's books and K-12 curriculum; and the third floor, as traditional quiet study space, complimenting group and individual rooms and a main gallery space.

Galleries

The Gottesman Libraries features two art galleries; The Kasser Exhibition Space[8] in the entrance of the first floor, and the Offit Family Gallery,[9][10] on the third floor, located past the large reading room. In addition, there is an exhibit area on the second floor which offers a variety of flexible seating and tables. The library has hosted installations and exhibits in various locations, including the popular Everett Cafe, also situated close to the entrance of the library.[11] Exhibitions are mounted in partnership with the Teachers College community and others with an interest in showcasing unique and innovative educational materials.

Smith Learning Theater

The Smith Learning Theater is housed on the 4th floor of the Gottesman Libraries, and is designed to facilitate ambitious teaching and learning opportunities.[12] The creation of the Smith Learning Theater was made possible by an $8 million gift from George and Camilla Smith, which allowed for the renovation of the 4th floor of the Gottesman Libraries, in order to create an "experimental and demonstration space" for Teachers College students and faculty.[13] Having execcuted prior renovations at the Gottesman Libraries, architect firm Shepley Bulfinch was responsible for the design [14] to encourage research into new ways of teaching.[15]

References
  1. "Library Overview - Gottesman Libraries". library.tc.columbia.edu. Retrieved 2019-08-04.
  2. "Opening Hours - Gottesman Libraries". library.tc.columbia.edu. Retrieved 2019-08-04.
  3. "Our Resources - Gottesman Libraries". library.tc.columbia.edu. Retrieved 2019-08-04.
  4. "Dr. Ruth L. Gottesman : A $6.5 Million Gift to Establish the Library of the Future". Teachers College - Columbia University. Retrieved 2019-08-04.
  5. "The Gottesman Libraries Dedication". Teachers College - Columbia University. Retrieved 2019-08-04.
  6. "The Milbank Memorial Library -An Almanac for the First Century". pk-cdn.tc-library.org. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  7. "The Milbank Memorial Library -An Almanac for the First Century". pk-cdn.tc-library.org. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  8. "Claudia DeMonte Biography – Claudia DeMonte on artnet". www.artnet.com. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
  9. "Susan Ruth Cohen exhibitions". www.susanruthcohen.com. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
  10. "Knowing Together". knowing-together.rosalieyu.com. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
  11. "Nesting in the Collaboration Space". Retrieved 2019-08-05.
  12. "2018 Annual Conference". www.eventscribe.com. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
  13. "Investing in the Heart of Teachers College: $8 Million Gift will Position the Library for the Future". Teachers College Columbia University. 2013-07-01. Retrieved 2019-09-09.
  14. "Moving Beyond the "Third Place"". American Libraries Magazine. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
  15. "Creating customized education - Shepley Bulfinch". Retrieved 2019-09-08.
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