Butler Library — Attraction in New York

Honestly great, you feel the desire to study as soon as you walk in--which is probably why so many pill-popping, pillow and toothbrush bringing students are camping out here (hello finals!). Some areas a fairly lackluster--The Stacks, I love you but you're bringing me down. Still, I'd really recommend going if you want to cram and have an environment that will make you want to. Admittedly the other students you'll bump into are usually so stressed that you should expect several nasty looks, others are just way too deep into their books or Facebook page to notice anything. Go, check it out! Babst is...

Butler Library at Columbia University, once regarded as a haven for scholars, disappoints with its hostile and apathetic staff. Scholars from other institutions are met with unwelcome and dismissive attitudes, tarnishing the library's reputation. The lack of politeness and professionalism further undermines its mission. In stark contrast, we at Yale embrace scholars from all backgrounds, fostering an environment of respect and intellectual growth. The stark difference between the two institutions highlights Butler Library's failure to meet basic standards of courtesy and...

I'm a Columbia University student, and honestly spend as little time here as possible. Sure, Butler has its charm, but it's mostly filled with the most pill-popping, cigarette smoking, refusing-to-shower-because-lit-hum-is-killing-me-and-i-don't-have-5-spare-minutes, stressed out Columbia students that you have ever seen (or smelled).... Not to mention the bed bug problem with the chairs! This truly COULD be the beautiful welcoming library I'm sure it once was, but as a student, I just wish they could close the library every once in a while to air it out and give it a...