Classic Catalog Search Tips
Omit the initial article from title searches in the Classic Catalog. In other words, don't include the initial word if it's a, an, or the.
When you note down call numbers, be careful to indicate if the material is shelved in the regular, oversized (+), or double oversized (++) sections.
One way to browse subject headings is use the long view, then click on the subject heading.
To limit results to a particular language, click the post limit button and select the language of your choice.
To search for literary criticism, use the words criticism and interpretation as subject terms in your guided keyword search.
If a record says networked resource, it may be available online, but not necessarily in full text. If the reference is to a journal, check to see which years the online version covers to make sure that the article you want is available in full text. If not, check to see if Cornell has a copy of the print version.
Try This
Is Narcissism in Literature a proper subject heading? Search in the catalog and find out, then enter your answer below.
Finding Books in Olin & Uris
Need help in finding the physical location of books in Cornell's libraries? In addition to the video below, try:
Understanding Library of Congress Call Numbers
Finding books on the shelves of Olin & Uris Libraries
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What to do if it's not available
If we do not have a BOOK in our holdings, or if the book you need is already checked out:
Borrow DirectClick on the link above, connect to Borrow Direct, search for the book and if it's available from another Ivy League university, we will have it shipped to Cornell. Borrowing period is one month. Books arrive in 3-4 business days. (This service is for BOOKS only).
If we do not have an item that you need (any item -- journal article, DVD, dissertation, etc.):
If Cornell Library does not have an item you need, Use ILLiad (InterLibrary Loan Internet Accessible Database) to request that we borrow materials from other libraries. Loan period is usually one month. Items can arrive in as little as a few days to a couple of weeks (This service will not work for items that Cornell already owns, but are checked out by other borrowers).
CU Catalog
The Cornell University Classic Library Catalog is a database that includes records for materials held in Cornell's non-medical libraries.
The New Catalog, which you can search from the library's home page, searches libraries all over the world.
For more advanced searching, use the Basic Search within the Classic Catalog or its Guided Keyword Search tab.
Proviso: You cannot find journal articles in the Classic Catalog, and you can find some articles in the New Catalog. In general, the Classic Catalog lists only the titles of journals, magazines, and newspapers along with the years and volumes that Cornell holds. See the next section for more information about finding periodical articles.
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