Business Library and Databases
REMINDER: All database and dataset purchases should first be vetted and approved by the Dean's Office. Purchases that have not been pre-approved may not be reimbursed.
The S. Steven Pan '88 Business Library in Manhattanville is located in 360 Geffen Hall and offers reference and consultation services, book pickup, and a reserves collection supporting Columbia Business School courses. A paging service allows Columbia affiliates at Manhattanville to request and pick up items delivered from Morningside campus libraries, plus items from ReCAP, Borrow Direct, and InterLibrary Loan. The librarian is Yasmin Saira Rizvi ([email protected]) and she can be reached at [email protected].
Resources
- Research Guide
- Faculty and PhD Student Research Guide
- Search the library for databases and books at CLIO Quick Search.
- List of all Business and Economics-related Databases or List of Business & Economics Databases.
- If you need help with the library or Bloomberg training, please consult with the Business Librarian, Yasmin Saira Rizvi ([email protected])
Purchasing Data
If you need to purchase or subscribe to a new database that is not included in the Library subscriptions, please follow the instructions outlined on the CLIO Databases page and submit an online request.
For any additional questions, please reach out to the Office of the Vice Dean for Research at [email protected].
Data Use Agreements
If your research uses data owned by another organization or involves an external partner, a formal agreement may be required. Please contact Lisa Andujar, Director of Research Administration to request a Columbia University Data Use Agreement. There are two types of agreements that are available:
- Educational Institutions: For collaborations with colleges, universities, or academic research institutions
- Companies and Other Organizations: For work with companies or non-academic organizations sharing data
If another party asks you to sign their agreement, first share the appropriate Columbia standard agreement. If they do not accept it, the terms must be reviewed by CBS and may require approval from Columbia’s Office of General Counsel. Contact Lisa Andujar ([email protected]) as early as possible if this is needed.
Please Note: Do not sign any agreement yourself. Only the Dean and COO are authorized to sign on behalf of CBS. These agreements protect your intellectual property and your right to publish.
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