Gottesman Libraries
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The Gottesman Libraries is located in Russell Hall at Teachers College, Columbia University at 525 West 120th Street, and is the sole library of Teachers College graduate school. 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 8 am to 11 pm, Friday 8 am to 7 pm, Saturday 12 pm to 7 pm, and Sunday 12 pm to 11 pm.[2] The library provides numerous services in support of the learning, teaching, and research needs of its members and affiliated members, including online and in-person support; chat or real-time transmission of text messages; course readings integrated with the library services platform and College's learning management system; sponsored events; exhibits and displays; instructional offerings and research consultations; the Library Blog; and live musical performances. Automated acquisitions, interlibrary loan, printing, scanning, kiosks and monitors; and room booking services are available. Historical collections focus on pedagogical research, curriculum and children's literature, and institutional history and are integrated into EDUCAT+, the library's online catalog, powered by Primo VE.[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 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.[6]