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Information & Research Help Desk - Summer Hours

May 17 - August 27

Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays: Closed

Exceptions:

Monday, May 26 - library is closed
Friday, July 4 - library is closed

Also see:
Mann's Building Hours | Other Cornell Library Hours | Cornell Academic Calendar

(To see when the rest of the library is open, check our building hours)

Contact Us

There are several ways to get help from a Mann librarian for all kinds of questions. Stop by, call us, e-mail us, chat with us live online, make an appointment for a personalized consultation, or take a class. Whether you need to start your dissertation, get directions, locate articles, books or data, or just need want to learn more about Mann Library, we can help. The Mann Library Information & Research Help Desk is located on the first floor (click here for directions). We look forward to meeting you!

Walk-in
Research Help


Walk-in to meet with a librarian and get your research questions answered.
Hours: Mon- Thurs: 11 - 5 p.m. and Friday: 11- 4 p.m.

Phone:

 Call 607-255-5406

E-mail:


Send an email to mann_ref@cornell.edu
(See our email service policy below)

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Consultation:

 Request an appointment.

Chat 24/7


Chat is a online service that lets you ask questions and get answers, in real time, from reference staff.
Hours: 24/7 (Cornell Librarians available Mon-Fri 9 - 5 p.m. Non-Cornell librarians available after hours)

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Instant Message
For Cornell faculty, students & staff only between 9 -5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)

Research Tools:

Index of resources useful to Mann patrons, general and subject specific.

Reference FAQs:

Read some frequently asked reference questions.

E-mail Reference Policy: Mann Library's e-mail reference service is provided primarily to the faculty, students and staff of Cornell University. We also serve the citizens of the State of New York and anyone needing help using the USDA Economics and Statistics System or other information provided through the Cornell Library Gateway or contained within our collections. Mann Library reference staff can answer questions in the subject areas of our collections, which include resources in agriculture, life sciences and selected areas of the social sciences. Questions outside the scope of our services should be directed to your local public or academic library.

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