Mann Library will have adjusted hours for the Thanksgiving Break. We will close early on Wednesday, November 22 and will remain closed until we reopen on Sunday, November 26. We will resume our regular operating hours on Monday, November 27. In summary, our hours during the holiday break will be: Wednesday, November 22 – 8am to 5pm Thursday, November 23 – CLOSED Friday, November 24 – CLOSED Saturday, November 25 – CLOSED Sunday, November 26…
For GIS Day 2023, the Cornell community and Ithaca area public are cordially invited to drop by Mann Library on November 15 for a multi-media celebration of maps both old and new, the technologies that create them, and the worlds they help us see and understand. GIS @ Mann Library will feature: GIS info fair in the Mann Library lobby (10 am–12 pm) Maps & Wraps: Noontime lightning round presentations on using GIS to explore…
Maps play a key role in our lives, whether they’re helping us navigate our daily commute or giving us a broader perspective on the world we live in. However, there’s much more to maps than the data they contain. Maps tell stories, both by design and by coincidence, revealing changes in our environment and our culture. “Then & There, Here & Now: The Stories Maps Tell” presents a selection of vintage and modern maps, which…
Thanks to a recent one-time funding opportunity, Cornell University Library has unlimited access to the more than 17,000 videos in the Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE) for the next 2 years. JoVE is an online, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes videos demonstrating experiments in the fields of biology, chemistry, medicine, engineering, physics, and other science disciplines. The videos provide a visual and detailed representation of experimental procedures, making it easier for researchers to learn and…
International Open Access Week 2023 is October 23-29. This year’s theme, “Community over Commercialization”, encourages conversation about which approaches to open scholarship prioritize the best interests of the public and the academic community. OA Week is an invaluable chance to connect the global momentum toward open sharing with the advancement of policy changes on the local level. Universities, colleges, research institutes, funding agencies, libraries, and think tanks have used Open Access Week as a platform…
Are you interested in working on a systematic review, scoping review, or meta-analysis but don’t know where to start? Have you wondered about the differences between literature reviews and systematic reviews–and wondered which one is right for you? Join us on Friday, October 20, from 12-1pm, for our newest workshop offering, “Systematic Reviews, Scoping Reviews, and More! An Introduction to Evidence Synthesis”. In this workshop, participants will receive an overview of evidence synthesis and to…
Science Journal Editors Give Advice! A Zoom panel discussion with science editors and authors in medicine, veterinary medicine, and engineering Tuesday, October 10, 2:00 – 3:30pm Preregister at https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8IAJKQ2gi3Aqkaa (the preregistration form includes the opportunity to submit in advance questions that you may have for the panel.) Are you getting ready to publish your research? Wondering how to maximize your chances of getting your paper accepted? Learn from the experts on publishing your work in…
Jose Beduya, Cornell University Library Among several ways patrons can check out books and other materials from Cornell University Library, a new service offers another convenient option: letting them do it on their own, with the Cornell Self-Checkout kiosk and separate app. The Cornell Self-Checkout app for smartphone or tablet—free to download for Apple or Android devices—along with kiosks at several library locations empower patrons to “choose their own adventure,” said Tobi Hines,…
The Art of Symbiosis: A Showcase from the Build of Natural Science Illustrators, Finger Lakes Chapter The natural world has evolved over billions of years by developing extraordinary relationships between different species and populations. These symbiotic relationships, both cooperative and destructive, demonstrate the importance of long-term partnerships for a healthy ecosystem. From mysterious microscopic organisms to amazing plant life, insects, and large mammals including humans, many species’ survival is interdependent on one another. A new…
Feeling a little lost? Library workshops can help ou find your way! Our fall workshops will help you gain valuable research skills and set you on the right path for the semester. In addition to the live workshops listed below, we also have a wide selection of pre-recorded workshops – including ciataion managmenet software and research data management options – listed on our Workshops page. Introduction to Bloomberg This is one of the best…
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