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Strategies for Getting Published: Journal Editor Panel Discussion

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Strategies for Getting Published: Journal Editor Panel Discussion

Tuesday, March 18, 3 to 4:30pm

Virtual event

 

Scholarly communications can have many pathways and outcomes. Please join Cornell University Library as it hosts a moderated discussion about the peer review and publishing process focused on helping PhD candidates in engineering, animal, life, and physical sciences.

 

Please bring any questions you might have! Panelists include Cornell faculty Xingen Lei (Animal Science); Karl Niklas (emeritus Plant Science); Csaba Csaki (Physics); and Emmanuel Giannelis (Engineering), who are experienced journal editors, peer reviewers, and authors.

 

Please register for this online only discussion.

Changes to Mann Library Hours

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Due to unforeseen circumstances, Mann Library will be adjusting our hours of operation from Sunday, March 9 – Thursday, March 27. Our new hours will be:
 
  • Monday & Tuesday, 8am to 8pm
  • Wednesday & Thursday, 8am to 10pm
  • Friday 8am to 6pm
  • Saturday & Sunday, Noon to 6pm

It is our hope that these changes will be only temporary, and that we will be able to return to our regular semester hours as soon as possible. For the most up-to-date information, please visit our full hours page. As a reminder, we also have multiple 24/7 study spaces available to members of the Cornell community, including the Mann Lobby, Stone Computer Classroom (Mann 103), and the CALS Zone (Mann 112). To check the hours for all Cornell libraries, visit library.cornell.edu/libraries/.


We appreciate your patience while we work to navigate the current uncertainties. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Dr. Ye Li, Director of Science & Agriculture Libraries, at yl3932@cornell.edu.

Exhibit Opening and Talk: Invasive Species in the Northeast

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Join us for the opening of Invasive Species: A Collaborative Exhibit in Mann Library! The opening events will start with a talk in Mann room 160 followed immediately by a reception in Mann Gallery on the second floor.

4-5 PM: Talk in Mann Library Room 160

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid and Other Forest Threats: Engaging Science and Art to Meet the Challenge

Exhibit lecture by Grace Haynes (New York State Hemlock Initiative), with Johannes Lehmann (Liberty Hyde Bailey Professor, School of Integrative Plant Science, Soil and Crop Sciences Section & The Soil Factory); Zoom available.

 

Invasive pests are a growing threat to the health of forests both in the American Northeast and other regions of the world. How can we address this critical problem effectively? In a talk presented in conjunction with the opening of Mann’s newest Gallery exhibit, “Invasive Species: A Collaborative Exhibit,” Grace Haynes of the New York State Hemlock Initiative (NYSHI) will give an overview of what is currently known about key invasive forest insect pests in the northeastern United States, focusing primarily on the devastating hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) and its impact on our native hemlock forests. NYSHI has spent many years investigating the management of HWA, and there are important insights to share from this frontier in science. Communication and human imagination also have key roles to play in finding solutions, and Cornell professor of soil science Johannes Lehmann, a founding member of the vibrant art, science and sustainability collaboration space known as The Soil Factory in Ithaca, N.Y., will provide remarks that reflect on the new perspectives and fresh ways of engaging that emerge where science and the fine arts meet.

 

To attend this lecture virtually, please register here: bit.ly/3CZfpx9

5-6 PM: Reception in the Mann Gallery, Second Floor

5:15-5:30: Remarks by the contributing artists, Hovey Brock and students from Earth Projects (ENVS 3200) taught by Anna Davidson (Natural Resources & the Environment). Brock will comment on the importance of the arts as a communication tool for social engagement on the climate crisis.

 

This event is free and open to all. Refreshments will be served.

Library Hours for February Break

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We hope everyone is staying warm and safe during this chilly February break! We wish you some much needed rest and relaxation, and if you do end up spending some of your break at the library, please note that Mann Library will have adjusted hours from Friday, February 14 through Monday, February 17.

 

  • Friday, February 14, 8am to 5pm
  • Saturday, February 15, 1 to 5pm
  • Sunday, February 15, CLOSED
  • Monday, February 17, 8am to 5pm

We will returned to our regular semester hours on Tuesday, February 18. You can always find our most up-to-date hours information on our hours page: mann.library.cornell.edu/full-hours. And you can find hours for all campus library locations on the Cornell University Library site: library.cornell.edu/libraries/

Love Data Week 2025

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Spring 2025 Chats in the Stacks

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We’re excited to announce the schedule for Mann Library’s spring semester book talks! All our Chats in the Stacks book talks will start at 4:30pm and will be 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. 

 

Thursday, February 20, 4:30pm

Mann Library, Room 160 and livestreamed

Biochar for Environmental Management: Science, Technology and Implementation

What is the importance of biochar to the health of the environment and what impact can a book about the topic have on the way soils are managed in the 21st century? In a live, hybrid Chats in the Stacks book talk, Cornell professor of soil and crop sciences Johannes Lehmann will address both questions as he discusses “Biochar for Environmental Management: Science, Technology and Implementation,” co-edited with fellow leading figure in the field, Stephen Joseph, professor of material science and engineering at the University of New South Wales. Now in its third edition (Routledge, 2024), “Biochar” is a systematic, comprehensive, and global examination of using black carbon produced from biomass sources to both improve soil health and sequester carbon. Lehmann will discuss lessons learned from publishing the book’s  third edition, and touch on general recommendations for considering book publications for research. 

 

Thursday, March 27, 4:30pm

Mann Library, Room 160 and livestreamed

George Masa: A Life Reimagined

Japanese-born photographer George Masa adopted Southern Appalachia as his home. Through his advocacy, dedication, and stunning photography, he helped ensure that large portions of the Great Smoky mountains would become a national park. Similarly, Masa labored long and hard to scout and mark the southern portion of the Appalachian Trail through the Smokies while inspiring others with his quips, “more walk, less talk” and “off your seats and on your feets.” Join us for a live, hybrid Chats in the Stacks book talk with Janet McCue, Associate University Librarian Emerita, for an exploration of George Masa: A Life Reimagined (Smokies Life, 2024) the first comprehensive biography of Masa, which McCue coauthored with documentary filmmaker Paul Bonesteel.

 

Thursday, April 24, 4:30pm

Mann Library, Room 160 and livestreamed

Community Development and Schools: Conflict, Power and Promise

Schools hold promise and potential as critical community-development actors, but they face many challenges, according to Mildred Warner, Director of the Polson Institute for Global Development and professor in City and Regional Planning and the Department of Global Development. Join us for a live, hybrid Chats in the Stacks book talk with Warner on her recent publication Community Development and Schools: Conflict, Power and Promise (Routledge, 2024) coedited with Jason Reece and Xue Zhang.

Spring 2025 Workshops @ Mann Library

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Library workshops are a great way to level up your research skills, and did we mention they’re free?? Whether you prefer to attend in-person or virtually, we have options that will work for everyone’s schedule. We also have a wide selection of pre-recorded workshops that can be viewed asynchronously at your convenience: mann.library.cornell.edu/workshops. And you can always request a workshop by filling out our Workshop Request Form. This semester we’re excited to offer a selection of new offerings, including Introduction to Covidence and Python for All, as well as some of our most in-demand workshops, including Intro to QGIS and Power Searching. See the list below or view all available library workshops at spaces.library.cornell.edu/calendar/CULworkshops

Evidence Synthesis Workshops

Introduction to Systematic Reviews (hybrid)

Friday, February 21, 1-2:30pm

Are you interested in working on a systematic review, scoping review, or meta-analysis but don’t know where to start? The library can help! In this workshop, we’ll show you how to get your evidence synthesis project off the ground with the most up-to-date guidance and time-saving tools.

NEW! Introduction to Meta-Analysis (hybrid)

Friday, February 28, 1-2:30pm

Meta-analysis is a statistical procedure for combining the results from multiple studies in an effort to synthesize their findings. Potential benefits include increased power (over individual studies), improved estimates of effect sizes, and the ability to resolve uncertainty when research disagrees. Meta-analysis has become a popular tool for researchers in many fields. In this workshop, we will provide an introduction to the theory and statistical methods behind meta-analysis. Presented by the Cornell Statistical Consulting Unit.

NEW! Introduction to Covidence (virtual)

Tuesday, March 18, 12-1pm

This workshop will introduce Covidence, a tool for managing systematic reviews and complex literature reviews. Covidence sorts your literature review into distinct phases, allowing you and your collaborators to sift through a large number of records and locate what’s relevant in an efficient and unbiased manner.

Power Searching: Developing a Search Strategy for Your Literature Review

Thursday, March 20, 12-1pm

Whether you’re new to searching academic databases or want help designing the most comprehensive search strategy possible, this workshop will help you get the most out of searching for academic literature. 

Research Data & Open Scholarship Workshops

NEW! Python for All: Democratizing Coding Mastery with AI Chatbot Support (virtual)

Tuesday, February 11, 12-2pm

We will utilize AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Bard, and Co-pilot to support the process of learning to code. Using Python as our teaching tool, participants will acquire skills that are transferable to other programming languages. We will explore how AI chatbots can be invaluable resources for understanding, writing, and refining code, as well as for facilitating transitions between different coding languages.

NEW! CLI Basics: A Beginners Crash Course

Are you new to the command-line interface or looking for a refresher? Look no further! Join us for an introduction to essential commands and tasks. We’ll dive into topics covering navigating and creating directories and files, using text editors for basic file editing, moving and removing files, and utilizing tools like pipes and grep.

Creative & DIY Workshops

NEW! Making with Data

Wednesday, March 12, 5-6:30pm

Data physicalization, the practice of making tangible objects that encode and visualize information, can bring new dimensions to research by promoting deeper relationships between the practitioner and their data, as well as between the viewer and the data visualization. This workshop will introduce participants to data physicalization through the framework of data feminism.

Communicating Your Research Through Comics

Wednesday, April 9, 12-1pm

Looking for a fun and unique way to communicate your research? Come and learn how to use comics to visually communicate scientific information – for conference posters, papers, and more. This is open to all skill levels, no experience drawing or graphics programs necessary!

Software Workshops

Introduction to Citation Management with EndNote (virtual)

Wednesday, February 26, 12-1pm

Make your research life easier by learning how to manage your citations using a program like Endnote desktop. In this one hour hands-on workshop, learn how this free program organizes your citations and PDFS and formats citations & bibliographies in your Word documents with your preferred output style.

Intro to QGIS

Thursday, March 13, 2:30-3:30pm

This workshop will cover basic tasks using QGIS: loading data, changing the styles used to display the data on a map, installing plugins, using processing tools to do basic analysis, and exporting a finished map image.

Welcome back, students!

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We’re pleased to welcome Cornell students back to the library for the spring 2025 semester on this chilly Tuesday morning! As always, please be sure to check our full hours page for the most up-to-date information on library hours. To see the hours for other libraries on campus, visit the Libraries page on the Cornell University Library website. We’re also thrilled to share that the breezeway between the Mann Library Lobby and the Plant Sciences building is once again open, making access to buildings across the Ag Quad much more convenient this semester!

 

A few other reminders as you get back into the semester routine:

  • Have a question? Get in-person help at our 1st floor Help Desk from 9am to 4pm, Mon – Fri, or you can chat online with an information professional at library.cornell.edu/get-help/ask/ (or click the “Chat with Us” widget on any Cornell University Library webpage)
  • Physical course reserve items are available in the atrium area of the 1st floor of Mann Library. You can find out what’s on reserve at the library by visiting our course reserves page, mann.library.cornell.edu/reserves. Please check your course Canvas page for items that may be available electronically.
  • Reserve a study space at mann.library.cornell.edu/find-a-space. You can reserve individual or group study rooms, our Sensory Study Space, or the Mann Privacy Pod for private conversations and/or teleconferencing.
  • Connect with one of our experts at mann.library.cornell.edu/staff-profiles. Or request a consultation with a Mann librarian.
  • We have multiple 24/7 study spaces: the Mann Lobby, Stone Classroom (Mann 103), and the CALS Zone (Mann 112) are all available 24/7 via card swipe access.
  • Find out about our current and upcoming events & exhibits at mann.library.cornell.edu/events-calendar
  • The CALS Zone offers daily drop-in advising, group workspaces, and free coffee and snacks while continuing to serve as a 24-hour study space. Check the CALS Zone website for the weekly academic and career advising schedule.
  • Keep an eye on our news page for upcoming information on our spring workshop schedule and Chats in the Stacks book talks.

From all your friends at Mann Library: We hope you have a healthy and productive spring semester! Stay warm out there!