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As final projects, papers, and exams ramp up, Cornell University Library is once again offering Finals Focus: Settle In & Study, structured study sessions designed to help students stay productive, supported, and energized during one of the busiest weeks of the semester.   Hosted in partnership with the Learning Strategies Center and the Knight Writing Centers, Finals Focus combines focused Pomodoro-style study blocks with intentional breaks to help participants maintain momentum without burning out. Throughout...

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Mann Library will host the Sustainable Honors Thesis Symposium on Friday, April 24, from 1:00–4:00pm in Mann Room 102. The event will feature Cornell seniors presenting their honors thesis research on sustainability, climate, and environmental issues.   Join us for an engaging afternoon of student scholarship, highlighting innovative research and creative approaches to some of today’s most pressing ecological challenges. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from and connect with student researchers as they...

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Join us for the opening celebration of Cornell University Library’s From the Brink exhibitions at Mann Library Thursday, April 16, 4:00–6:00pm Let’s celebrate the opening of Cornell University Library’s From the Brink exhibitions at Mann Library on Thursday, April 16:  Last Call: Bird Decline and the Threat of Extinction, a collaboration with the Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the Cornell Museum of Vertebrates Keeping Common Birds Common: Birds and Habitat in Cornell Botanic Gardens and Beyond, a collaboration with wildlife photographer...

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Cornell University Library invites the campus and local community to participate in Art + Feminism 2026, part of a global Wikimedia initiative to address information gaps on Wikipedia and Wikidata. This year, in addition to opportunities to edit Wikipedia, Cornell University Library is hosting a panel discussion about this year’s theme — We need feminist data to tell feminist stories. Help close the gender gap on Wikipedia!   Event Schedule Community Data Activism: Art, Feminism,...

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Spring Break is a great chance to rest, recharge, and take a well-deserved pause in the semester. For those who plan to spend some time at the library studying, working on projects, or just enjoying some free time, Mann Library will remain open with reduced hours beginning Friday, March 27.   Spring Break hours will be: Friday, March 27: 8am – 5pm Saturday, March 28: 1 – 5pm Sunday, March 29: CLOSED Monday, March 30...

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Patrons exploring the stacks at Mann Library may have noticed something new recently: updated signage designed to make navigating the library’s physical collections easier and more intuitive.   The new signs highlight subject areas, call number ranges, and unique images from Mann Library’s collections. Together, these elements help users quickly see what kinds of topics are in each section of the stacks, making it easier to browse and discover materials they might not have searched...

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Need a creative break? Cornell University Library is pleased to announce a new Create & Connect Friday series hosted by Mann Library for the Cornell campus community.   On the third Friday of every month for the rest of the semester, from 2:00-4:00pm, you’ll find us in the CALS Zone. We’ll have supplies on hand for a variety of crafts and media (e.g. drawing, watercolors, felting and other textile arts, zine making, and more). For...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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