Global Studies | Columbia University Libraries Global Studies The Global Studies division of Columbia University Libraries develops research collections from and about many regions of the world in a wide range of languages. We are responsible for collection development for: African Studies (Sub-Saharan Africa) Jewish Studies Latin American & Iberian Studies Middle East & Islamic Studies Russian, Eurasian & Eastern European Studies South Asian Studies Southeast Asian Studies Western European (non-Iberian) resources are collected according to discipline or subject area East Asian studies resources can be found through C.V. Starr East Asian Library Schedule a research consultation to work with a subject expert Global Studies collections are located throughout the campus libraries, according to subject. Explore Global Studies collections African Studies (Sub-Saharan Africa) Jewish Studies Latin American & Iberian Studies Middle East & Islamic Studies Russian, Eurasian & East European Studies South Asian Studies Southeast Asian Studies Kaoukab A. Chebaro Meet with me Head, Global Studies Global Studies kc3287@columbia.edu (212) 854-8767 Lehman Social Sciences Library - 309 International Affairs Yuusuf Caruso Meet with me African Studies Librarian Global Studies caruso@columbia.edu (212) 854-8045 Global Studies - 309 International Affairs Antonia Colon Bibliographic Assistant V Global Studies ac2013@columbia.edu (212) 854 9021 Lehman Social Sciences Library - 309 International Affairs Pamela M. Graham Director, Humanities & Global Studies; Director, Center for Human Rights Documentation & Research Global Studies Humanities & History graham@columbia.edu (212) 854-3630 Butler Library - 309B Butler Library Center for Human Rights Documentation & Research - 318 International Affairs Global Studies - International Affairs Gary Hausman Meet with me South Asian Studies Librarian Global Studies gjh2119@columbia.edu (212) 854-8401 Global Studies - 309 International Affairs Peter Magierski Middle East & Islamic Studies Librarian Global Studies pm2650@columbia.edu (212) 854-3995 Global Studies - 309 International Affairs Michelle Margolis Meet with me Norman E. Alexander Librarian for Jewish Studies Global Studies mc3395@columbia.edu (212) 854-8046 Global Studies - 309 International Affairs Loading... Public Programs Exhibitions Workshops Loading... Loading... Loading... Event Details Jan 6, 2026 In the media Early Jewish Printed Book Podcast (Margolis) LISTEN: Librarian for Jewish Studies Michelle Margolis was featured in a four-part miniseries on the Seforim Chatter podcast about the history of the early Jewish printed book. Sep 12, 2025 News New and Featured Program in Butler Library: "Literary Gardens" As part of the ongoing "New and Featured Books" display in the Butler Library lounge, a new collection of titles highlights "literary gardens" and includes works by David Cooper and John Lewis-Stempel. View all Global Studies news Global Studies International Affairs 420 West 118th St. New York, NY 10027 Phone : (212) 854-3630 E-mail global@library.columbia.edu Map Libraries Map » African Studies (Sub-Saharan Africa) Jewish Studies Latin American & Iberian Studies Middle East & Islamic Studies Russian, Eurasian & Eastern European Studies South Asian Studies Southeast Asian Studies Research Guides Sustainable Development Practice Tips for Archival Research Abroad RELATED No child pages found. Columbia University Libraries 535 West 114th St. New York, NY 10027 Phone 212-854-7309 lio@columbia.edu Donate Books or Items Suggestions & Feedback Report an E-Resource Problem The Bancroft Prizes Student Library Advisory Committee Jobs & Internships Behind the Scenes at Columbia's Libraries Policies Ask A Librarian