For New Students
Get help from librarians!
Our expertise can save you time finding excellent information to meet your research needs.
Ask Us! We’re here to help you.
- You can find the Engineering Librarians Carpenter Hall on the first floor in offices 103E and 103F. Schedule a consultation or just stop by to say hello!
- Email: engrref@cornell.edu
- Additional library services in person, on the phone, or through 24/7 chat.
Engineering Library Website
- engineering.library.cornell.edu
- Bookmark the Engineering Library website for databases, research starting points, and more.
Borrowing books
- While many books and journals are available online, we still have print books. There are ~20,000 engineering books are in Uris Library alone!
- You can also get books and materials from partner institutions using BorrowDirect and Interlibrary Loan. Learn more about how to request items
Textbooks and course reserves
- Engineering textbooks and course materials selected by your instructors are held at Olin Library for short-term loan.
- More information on course reserves
Borrow laptops and other devices.
- Need to borrow a laptop, calculator, or phone charger for an afternoon? The library loans out equipment, including digital still cameras, digital video cameras, digital voice recorders, computer/video projectors, and laptops.
- Equipment at Mann Library
- Equipment at Olin Library
- You can also access public computers and specialized software by visiting in-person.
Full-text access to library resources off-campus
- Learn about off-campus access.
- Install Access Anywhere for your web browser to streamline off-campus access to databases, journals, and e-books that would otherwise be restricted or hidden behind paywalls.
Assistive technology and Library Disability Services
- Discover resources to help with a temporary or permanent disability.
- Contact Library Disability Services by phone (607-255-3758) or email (librarydisabilityservices@cornell.edu).
Develop your skills in free library workshops.
- See the calendar and attend sessions on different topics.
Learn from online library guides.
- Explore guides created by Cornell University librarians on a variety of subjects.
Find a student job on campus.
- Explore employment opportunities while studying.
Library Commitment to Privacy
- Learn about digital privacy literacy and privacy consultations.
For Families
Visitor wi-fi
- Get internet access while on campus.
Visiting campus
Discover library resources and services for alumni.
- If you're a Cornell alum, visit this site with links to scholarly journal articles and databases, archives of The Cornell Daily Sun, treasures from our special collections, information on exhibits in our libraries, and updates on library events.