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February Break Hours at Mann Library

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We’re sharing a little library love this February break 💛 Whether you’re spending the break catching up, getting ahead, or giving yourself a well-deserved pause, we hope you find time to rest and recharge.

 

If you choose to spend part of your break at the library, please note that Mann will have adjusted hours on the following days:

  • Friday, February 13: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  • Saturday, February 14: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  • Sunday, February 15: Closed

  • Monday, February 16 & Tuesday, February 17: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

We’ll return to regular semester hours (8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.) on Wednesday, February 18.

 

However you spend the break, we’re here when you need us — and our online resources and research support are available 24/7. Information about off-campus access to library resources can be found here: https://www.library.cornell.edu/collections/off-campus-access/.

 

Wishing you a restful (and maybe even a little cozy) February break!

Love Data Week 2026

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February 9-13 is Love Data Week, an international celebration of all things data! The Library and Cornell Data Services will be hosting campus-wide informational events focused on data discovery, access, management, analysis, sharing, and preservation. This year’s Love Data Week theme is “Where’s the Data?” – a way to get people thinking about data’s journey from collection through storage and preservation.

 

Panel Event: Where’s the Data? Navigating the Data Sharing and Repository Landscape

February 11, 12:00pm – 1:30pm | Mann Library Room 102
Join us for a discussion about sharing open and reproducible data in celebration of Love Data Week. Funders and publishers require data to be publicly accessible, but researchers often face challenges in finding appropriate places to share data and prepare it for long-term access and reuse. To help you navigate these challenges, panelists from different scientific fields will present on their research and experiences with publishing data in public repositories. The panel will also discuss data sharing and reproducibility, data sharing mandates, the role of data curation, and FAIR data and open science. Register here.

 

Information Tabling

Consultants from Cornell Data Services and representatives from the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research will be tabling and distributing data swag, resources, and information. Find us on the following days and locations:

  • February 9, 12:00pm – 2:00pm | Mann Library Lobby | Featuring free ORCID tune-ups!
  • February 10, 12:00pm – 2:00pm | Fine Arts Library (Rand Hall) | Featuring interactive data visualizations!
  • February 12, 12:00pm – 2:00pm | Clark Hall | Featuring consultants and swag from Cornell Center for Social Sciences!

For full event descriptions see the Love Data Week 2026 page.

Spring 2026 Chats in the Stacks

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Our Chats in the Stacks book talk series returns this spring with a new line-up of Cornell authors whose work spans psychology, food systems, and the natural world. All our book talks start at 4:30pm and are held in-person in Mann Library Room 160 as well as livestreamed.

 

You can find all recordings of our past Chats in the Stacks on our YouTube channel. All events are free and open to the public. Registration details and additional information are available through the individual event listings linked below.

 

Thursday, March 5

Critical Thinking Across Disciplines

Critical thinking is essential for understanding and addressing serious challenges of our world – from tackling poverty and climate change to grappling with the ethical uses of generative AI. But critical thinking, as a learned skill and practice, also needs to be better studied and understood. Join us for this Chats in the Stacks book talk with Robert Sternberg, professor of psychology in Cornell’s College of Human Ecology, who co-edited the two-volume work Critical Thinking Across Disciplines (Palgrave Press, 2025) with Weihua Niu, professor of psychology at Pace University’s Dyson College of Arts and Sciences. Sternberg will discuss a multidisciplinary approach to teaching critical thinking in classroom settings and the importance of bringing together experts from fields such as psychology, philosophy, education, and creativity studies to better understand the theoretical foundations of critical thinking and promote its application in everyday life.

 

Thursday, March 26
Wasted Potential: Tackling Food Loss and Waste Across Transforming Food Systems
Wasted Potential: Tackling Food Loss and Waste Across Transforming Food Systems provides an evidence-based framework for addressing food loss and waste as a means to improve access to healthy diets. This open access book examines how food systems reforms can support progress toward Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12 – “responsible consumption and production” – by reducing food loss and waste in support of sustainable, safe, and nutritious diets across countries at different stages of structural transformation. Authors Dr. Jocelyn Boiteau (Tata-Cornell Institute) and Dr. Prahbu Pingali (Tata-Cornell Institute / Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management / Global Development) outline a policy agenda that builds demand for diverse, nutritious foods to incentivize food loss and waste reduction while balancing food security, environmental sustainability, and socioeconomic welfare.

 

Thursday, April 9

Near the Forest, By the Lake: Discovering Nature Close to Home

Near the Forest, By the Lake (Cornell University Press) is a personal exploration of the wonders of the natural world close to home. In this collection of essays, Angela E. Douglas (Entomology) reflects on the lives and habits of plants, birds, insects, and other creatures inhabiting the landscapes of upstate New York. Some essays focus on individual species – from salamanders migrating in early spring and butterflies of summer to goldenrods in the fall and ducks gathering on winter lakes – while others explore enduring natural mysteries, such as why certain birds sing in autumn or how turtles survive winter in ice-sealed ponds. Throughout the book, Douglas weaves in the inescapable imprint of human activity on the natural world, reminding readers that even the most familiar environments can offer moments of discovery and wonder.

Data Den: Data Skills Workshop Series

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Data Skills Workshops Spring 2026

Research Data and Open Scholarship (RDOS) is excited to host the Data Den, a series of hands-on data skills workshops offered this semester.

 

Each workshop introduces participants to a different tool or skill used in data collection, analysis, and sharing. All sessions are open to learners at any level, and no prior experience is required.

 

Workshops will be offered in a hybrid format (in Mann Library 102 and on Zoom), with one session held virtually only. Find more information and register via the Library Workshops: Data Den page.

Workshop schedule

Holiday Closure & Semester Hours at Mann Library

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As we head into the start of a new semester, here’s a quick update on Mann Library hours for the holiday weekend and the week ahead.

Closed for MLK Holiday Weekend

Mann Library will be closed Saturday, Sunday, and Monday in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. We will reopen next Tuesday, January 20.

Regular Semester Hours Begin Tuesday

Starting Tuesday, with the first day of classes, Mann Library will return to its regular semester operating hours:

  • Monday–Thursday: 8:00am–10:00pm

  • Friday: 8:00am–6:00pm

  • Saturday: 12:00pm–6:00pm

  • Sunday: 12:00pm–10:00pm

We’re excited to welcome you back to the library and support your studying, teaching, and research throughout the semester!

 

For the most up-to-date building hours information:

Know Before You Go: Library Hours & Services for Winter Break

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Important End-of-Semester Information

As the semester winds down and winter break approaches, here’s everything you need to know about library hours, off-campus access, and returning materials.

🕰️ Building Hours

We’re almost at the finish line! For planning purposes, please note the following upcoming changes to library hours:

  • Extended hours end tomorrow, Tuesday, December 16

  • Regular semester hours resume Wednesday, December 17 through Saturday, December 20

  • Winter intersession hours begin Sunday, December 21:

    • Monday–Friday: 8:00am–5:00pm

    • Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Please note that the library will close early on Wednesday, December 24, at 3:00pm. We will then be closed for the winter holiday break from December 25 through January 2, reopening on Monday, January 5.

 

Our 24/7 spaces, including the contactless pickup area in the CALS Zone, will also be closed during this time. Be sure to collect any items you have on hold before 3:00pm on December 24.

🌍 Off-Campus Access: Take the Library With You

Heading out of town for winter break? The library can travel with you!

 

Whether you’re catching up on research from home or prepping spring courses from somewhere warmer, Cornell University Library resources are always within reach – wherever you are.

 

Two easy ways to access library resources off campus:

1. Start at the Cornell University Library website
Search and browse as usual. When you select a subscription-only article, journal, or database, you’ll be prompted to log in with your NetID for full access.

 

2. Install the Access Anywhere bookmarklet
Before leaving campus, add this handy browser tool (available for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari). When you encounter a paywalled resource off campus, click the bookmarklet, log in once, and you’ll be recognized as part of the Cornell community, just like being on campus.

 

If something doesn’t load, it may not be part of Cornell’s subscriptions. A quick catalog search or a message to library staff can usually help point you in the right direction.

 

Stay cozy, stay productive, and bring the library along wherever winter break takes you!

 

📚 Library Returns

Before you head out for winter break, don’t forget to return any library materials you’ve checked out!

  • Most books can be returned to any campus library

  • Course reserves, laptops, and other equipment must be returned to the library where they were borrowed

For details on returns, locations, and hours, visit the Cornell University Library website: https://www.library.cornell.edu/

 

Wishing you a restful, refreshing winter break. We look forward to welcoming you back in the new year! ❄️

Finals Focus: Settle In & Study @ Mann Library

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Looking for a structured, supportive space to power through your final projects? Join us at Mann Library for Finals Focus: Settle In & Study, a three-hour study session built to help you stay on track during the busiest week of the semester. Using the Pomodoro technique, we’ll alternate focused work time with intentional breaks so you can keep your momentum without burning out.

 

Tutors from the Learning Strategies Center and the Knight Writing Centers—along with librarians—will be available for on-the-spot writing advice, research help, and study strategies. We’ll also have snacks and beverages to keep you energized.

 

The event takes place Thursday, December 11, 1–4 p.m., in Mann Room 160. Registration is required and limited to 50 students. You can register here: spaces.library.cornell.edu/event/15768653

Happy Thanksgiving from Mann Library!

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Happy Thanksgiving from Mann Library!

As the season of gratitude approaches, we at Mann Library are taking a moment to pause, reflect, and rest – just as we hope you will during the holiday weekend. Here is our schedule for Thanksgiving week so you can plan ahead:

 

  • Wednesday, November 26: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Thursday, November 27 – Saturday, November 29: CLOSED

  • Sunday, November 30: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

We will return to our normal semester operating hours on Monday, December 1. As a reminder, you can find our full hours for the remainder of the semester on our hours page. Hours for other Cornell University libraries can be found here: library.cornell.edu/libraries/

 

Planning to travel or study off campus? You’re still covered.
If you’ll be away from campus, you can access our online journals, e-books, and databases using Access Anywhere. Just install the Access Anywhere bookmarklet in your web browser, and when you come to a paywall, click it. You’ll be prompted to log in with your NetID. 

 

Want help setting it up? Our Access Anywhere guide walks you through the installation process.

 

Whether you’re finishing a paper, enjoying a cozy break, or diving into new reading, we’re thankful to be part of your academic experience. We hope your holiday is full of warmth, good food, and perhaps some moments of quiet reflection. We look forward to welcoming you back after the holiday!

Exhibit Opening: “Hello, Human!”

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Join us in Mann Gallery on the second floor of Mann Library for the opening of our new exhibit Hello, Human! The Emerging Science of Plant Communication and Smart Agriculture. Come celebrate the frontier of human-plant communications, learn about the wide variety of projects being undertaken by the Center for Research on Programmable Plant Systems (CROPPS), and dialog with researchers showcasing their work as part of live demo stations. Refreshments will be served!

 

You can learn more about this extraordinary exhibit and the work of CROPPS in this article: Library exhibit to showcase plant-human communication.

 

Hello, Human! is part of a series of exhibits titled From the Brink: Contributions to a Sustainable Future from across Cornell, hosted by different libraries across Cornell University Library in close partnership with other departments and groups on campus.

 

From the Brink showcases collections, research support, and collaborative efforts across Cornell and illuminate ways of addressing issues of critical, global importance. The series of exhibits aims to stimulate conversations about the threat of environmental and cultural loss and its implications, while also offering insights about positive developments and constructive steps toward a healthier future for our planet and our communities.

Mann Library Hours for Fall Break

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Good news! Fall Break is right around the corner, and we hope everyone will be able to take advantage of this mid-semester opportunity for some rest and relaxation. If you choose to spend part of your break here at the library, please note that Mann will have adjusted hours starting on Friday, October 10 through Monday, October 13.

 

  • Friday, October 10, 8am to 5pm
  • Saturday, October 11, 1 to 5pm
  • Sunday, October 12, CLOSED
  • Monday, October 13, 8am to 5pm

We will return to our regular semester operating hours on Tuesday, October 14. You can always find our most up-to-date hours information on our hours page: mann.library.cornell.edu/full-hours. You can see the hours for all Cornell Libraries at library.cornell.edu/libraries/