Reference Support at Gottesman Libraries
Submit a ticket if you would like to work one-on-one with a Gottesman librarian to set up your reference management software or have questions. We also offer workshops on choosing a Reference Manager and Zotero, EndNote, and Mendeley individually.
Digital Futures Institute (DFI)
DFI and Gottesman Libraries collaborate on offering workshops and consultations for reference management software to support students and faculty. DFI can also help with integrating reference management software and other research and instruction programs. They have specific experience in integrating EndNote. If you are having specific issues with the digital management of references or have specific questions on EndNote, Visit their website or ask a question.
Library Services
Here are some of our top services available through the library. For a complete list, check out the Our Services Page on our website.
Services For All
The following library services are available to all students, faculty, and staff, including students enrolled at Columbia University and its affiliates. 
Ask a Librarian
Struggling to find specific resources? Need to work one-on-one with a librarian to find what you are looking for? Ask a librarian by submitting a ticket here. You can ask a question, request a research consultation, or report an issue with a library resource. If you would like to chat live, click on the blue chat bubble in the lower right corner of our website.
Workshops
The Gottesman Libraries' education program offers a calendar of workshops on citation management, research techniques, and academic writing processes. Visit the Events page on the library’s website to learn about and RSVP to upcoming workshops.
Other Services
The following services are available to students enrolled in a credit-bearing program at Teachers College and to all Teachers College faculty and staff.
Course Resource Lists
E-Reserves can be found in your Course Resource List within your course in Canvas, or by searching Educat+. Print reserve materials can be checked out from the services desk for two hours. Library catalog records for print reserves (indicating call numbers and real-time availability) can be found in your Course Resource List in Canvas or by searching Educat+. For any questions, refer to the Course Reserves page on the Gottesman website or submit a ticket.
Request New Materials
Teachers College students, faculty, and staff may use the materials request form to request library materials not owned by Gottesman Libraries, or the Columbia Morningside Campus Libraries. Check out the Requesting New Materials page on the Gottesman website. You can also find information about Interlibrary Loan (ILL) here as well.
Information Sessions
Librarians are happy to visit your onsite or virtual classroom to share with your students information on the full range of key electronic and print resources available to them; on their means to request new materials not available through our Library or Columbia University Libraries; and on how best to deploy search strategies and techniques foundational to their academic work.
These sessions can be structured to focus on specific topics, issues, or resources, according to your preference, for whatever length of time best suits your needs. We are also happy to arrange virtual tours and orientation sessions at times alternative to your regular class meetings.
If you are interested in arranging an in-person or Zoom library information session, please complete and submit the Request a Library Information Session form, and we’ll be in touch with you as soon as possible.