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We are dedicated to intellectual discovery and cross-disciplinary collaboration. We seek to bring together people, ideas, collections and technologies, forming a space and community that serves as a catalyst for knowledge creation and investigation. We provide a wide range of research and scholarly services and programming to create a unique and connected undergraduate library.

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Community is at the core of what we do: We aim to be a social and intellectual center that brings scholars and disciplines together

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Barnard Seniors Research: Postnatal Mental Health and Charismatic Religion

Almost all Barnard students complete an independent research project in their final year: the senior thesis. Two members of the Class of 2026 shared their projects with us.

April 30, 2026
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Barnard Reunion: Where Lifelong Community Meets a Fearless Future

Weekend offers opportunities to reconnect, hear lectures from top Barnard professors, and more.

April 28, 2026

Curiosity Initiative Lecture Series Continues with "What if...?" Talk

Two Barnard faculty members, Nicholas Bartlett and Nathan Gorelick, spoke about their research and curiosity journeys with the community, as part of the College’s latest series celebrating curiosity.

April 24, 2026
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