Library Home Page

Welcome to Barnard Library

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.

Quick Links: Research Guides | Staff Listing | CLIO Search | Databases

Search Collections

Go to CLIO

Your Library Account

Borrowing Policies

Engage & Participate

Students creating a print in the Design Center

Services

From data analysis to experimental dance, we offer cross-curricular support for research, instruction, media and technology

Screenprinting event. A student excitedly holds up a canvas bag with the Barnard Library pennant on it.

Community

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

Media studio. Students stand near a green screen and cameras.

Spaces

Whether you want quiet corner to study or a studio to shoot a music video, we have room for all types of learning, creativity, and curiosity

Upcoming Events & Workshops

View All Events & Workshops

News & Announcements

How Shalini Sharma ’95 is Embracing a Shifting Media Landscape

The award-winning NBC News executive helped bring the documentary “Filmed in Gaza” to viewers, securing two wins at the 47th annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards.

June 8, 2026

Jamie Babbit ’93 and the Art of Queer Joy

Barnard alumna recently wrapped production on the anticipated sequel to romantic comedy, Red, White & Royal Blue, adding to her repertoire of beloved queer projects.

June 4, 2026

Led by Questions, Not Answers

Small Moments of Curiosity Brought Me to My Current Role: VP of Pro Design Tools at Adobe

June 2, 2026

All Library News

Keep Exploring

Learn about hours, access policies, library layout, and more

Visiting Details