eCommons: Cornell's Digital Repository: Help for search, access & use

Search from the Library website

Searches executed from the Library's website will return results from eCommons under the heading "Repositories."

These pages will support users as they use the repository to search, access, and reuse materials found. 

Searching and Browsing

Tips on search techniques and organization of the repository to facilitate the most relevant information retrieval. 

Accessing specific collections and restricted content

Direct links to a couple of heavily-used collections, instructions for navigating to collections from the home page, and an explanation behind restricted items. 

Off campus access

Instructions for how to access some restricted materials in eCommons when working remotely. 

Cite eCommons content

Guidance for key citation elements found in eCommons records, including the reminder to hyperlink to our persistent identifiers and not directly to files. 

New Content Notifications

Outlined steps for how to subscribe to collections in eCommons. 

Statistics 

Explanation for statistics related terminology and navigation suggestions. 

For Website Managers

Information about how eCommons content can be embedded in your unit's website via OAI PMH, the eCommons API, RSS feed, or direct link.