Welcome to Mann Library!
Welcome to Albert R. Mann Library, a vibrant center for learning, research, collaboration, and community on Cornell’s Ag Quad. As Director of Science and Agriculture Libraries, I have the privilege of working with the outstanding librarians and staff who make Mann a welcoming and dynamic place for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Whether you are looking for a quiet place to study, meeting with a group, working on a research project, attending an event, or simply stopping in between classes, we hope you will find a place for yourself at Mann.
Spaces for learning, collaboration, and connection
Mann offers a wide range of spaces designed to support different ways of working and learning. Throughout the building, you’ll find individual and group study areas, reservable study and meeting rooms, computer classrooms, comfortable seating, and spaces for quiet or collaborative work. Our sensory study space provides an environment designed for patrons seeking greater control over sensory stimulation.
The CALS Zone, located on the first floor, connects students with academic and career advising and other resources from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences while also providing collaborative study space. The Mann lobby and CALS Zone also provide 24/7 study space for members of the Cornell community with card access.
Visit our Find a Space page to explore Mann’s spaces and find one that works for you.
Resources and support when you need them
Mann’s staff and librarians are here to help you make the most of Cornell University Library’s collections, services, and expertise. At our Help Desk, you can borrow and return materials, get assistance with library services, request technology, and access services such as poster and specialty printing.
Our librarians can help at every stage of the research process, from finding and evaluating information to working with data, conducting evidence synthesis, and navigating specialized resources. We also partner with instructors to provide course-integrated library instruction that helps students develop the skills to find, evaluate, use, and create information effectively and responsibly.
Beyond Mann, the Cornell University Library website connects you with millions of print and digital resources as well as services such as BorrowDirect, Interlibrary Loan, ScanIt, and off-campus access. If you’re not sure where to begin, Ask a Librarian is always a great place to start.
Explore, discover, and connect
Libraries are also places for discovery and conversation. Mann hosts exhibits, workshops, talks, and other programs throughout the year that highlight research, teaching, creativity, and important issues in science, agriculture, human ecology, and related fields.
Our physical and virtual exhibits draw on library collections and the work of Cornell faculty, students, staff, and community partners to explore topics in science, history, culture, and society. Visit our website and the Cornell University Library events calendar to discover what’s happening at Mann and across the Library.
Most of all, we invite you to make Mann your own. Explore the collections, discover something unexpected, develop a new idea, meet with friends or colleagues, or simply find a comfortable place to spend some time. We are glad you are here.
If you have questions, suggestions, or ideas about how Mann can better serve you, please get in touch. We look forward to seeing you in the library.
With best wishes,
Ye
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Dr. Ye Li
Director of Science and Agriculture Libraries
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York 14853 USA
