
Self-checkout launched at library
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,…
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Exhibit Opening: The Art of Symbiosis
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…
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Fall 2023 Workshops @ Mann Library
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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Be sure to mark your calendars for our fall semester book talks! This semester, our Chats in the Stacks will be held in-person in Mann Library 160 and livestreamed. You can find all recordings of our past Chats in the Stacks on our YouTube channel. Thursday, September 14, 4pm Mann Library, Room 160 and livestreamed Making Camp: A Visual History of Camping’s Most Essential Items and Activities Martin Hogue, associate professor of landscape architecture, will discuss his…
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New Student Welcome Week @ Mann!
Library Orientation kicks off on Monday, August 14 and Tuesday, August 15 with the Big Red Welcome Fest on Ho Plaza! Library staff from across campus will be there tabling and greeting new students (and their families) from 11am to 3pm each day. Mann Library tours and welcome for new students will also be on Monday and Tuesday. Tours will depart at 10am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm. And you’ll find our welcome tent on…
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Fall 2023 Course Reserves at Mann Library
Attention faculty and instructors! Did you miss the August 7th deadline for course reserves? You’re not too late! If you want to provide your students access to library materials for the 2023 Fall semester, please submit your requests by Monday, August 14. Electronic resources, including textual and media materials, can be made available via your Canvas course Physical materials will be available for self-service at Mann Library. Materials are for in-library use with overnight checkout…
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We asked and you answered! During spring semester study week, we asked you to share your recommendations for books and podcasts to enjoy over summer break, and we got some excellent suggestions. No matter what genre you prefer, there’s a little something for everyone on these lists! Below is the full list of books and podcasts suggested by your fellow students, organized by category for easy browsing. If you’re in Ithaca this summer, swing by…
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Welcome (back), Cornell alumni and families! We are excited for a great weekend on campus, and hope you’ll join us at the library for a variety of family-friendly programming. Enjoy self-guided tours of our spaces and exhibits; view a selection of treasures from our special collections vault; and learn how to make natural dyes with everyday materials you have at home. And if that isn’t enough, we are also hosting the inaugural reunion lecture with…
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Announcing our 2023 Elevator Art Contest Winners!
Cornell University Library’s annual Elevator Art Contest gives Cornell undergraduate, graduate, or professional school students the chance to showcase their creative talents. Our theme and prompt for the 2023 competition is “backstory,” which Merriam-Webster dictionary defines as “a story that tells what led up to the main story or plot (as of a film).” What backstory has defined your life, or what backstory reveals an important aspect of the world? Selected artwork is featured on…
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Congratulations, Cornell grads!
From all your friends at Mann Library, a hearty congratulations to the Cornell graduating class of 2023! We hope you have a wonderful time during the weekend’s festivities and have the chance to celebrate this incredible milestone with your friends and family. A friendly reminder that Mann Library be closed over Memorial Weekend. We will close at 5pm on Friday, May 26 and will reopen on Tuesday, May 30 at 8am. You can find…
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Mannifest is our newsletter about Mann Library and is sent out each semester.