Recent graduates who may not appear on lists maintained by the alumni offices should bring confirmation of graduation in the form of their diploma, official transcript, or letter from the Office of the Registrar. Visiting Scholars Visiting Scholar is a category of appointment to the University at the recommendation of a dean, director, or chairperson of a department and with the approval of the Provost. Visiting Scholars may register with the Library Information Office for Reading Privileges without charge. University Seminar Associates Seminar Associates are appointed by the Director of the University Seminars on behalf of the President. Seminar Associates may register with the Library Information Office for Reading Privileges without charge.
Privileges are renewable annually.
Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library Most materials in the Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library do not circulate. Persons not affiliated with Columbia University should write in advance for permission to use the collections. Send your letter to the Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027. After arranging to use the collection, when you arrive on campus, obtain your Reading Privileges card from the Library Information Office before proceeding to the Avery Library. The Law Library Borrowing privileges are not generally available for the Law Library.