Albert R. Mann Library
Mann Library supports the instruction, research, and extension programs of Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and College of Human Ecology.
No matter where you are in the research process, we encourage you to ask for help when you need it!
Options include:
- Emailing mann-ref@cornell.edu
- Requesting a personalized research consultation
- Using Chat 24/7
For more information, consult the Ask a Librarian page of the Cornell Libraries website.
Where do you start your research?
Getting started
Welcome to the Humphrey Fellows' introduction to the Cornell University Library. As professionals in your field you are very familiar with your subject. This guide will show you how to get started finding and using the resources you need at Cornell. By the end of this workshop you will be able to:
- Determine what kind of information you need in order to know where to search
- Identify and distinguish between the various resources available to you at Cornell in order to search the correct resources most efficiently
- Search the library's resources in order to find books and articles for your research
- Mann LibraryMann Library is where you willl want to go for materials and expertise in the areas covered by Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and College of Human Ecology. The print and digital collections encompass biology and biotechnology, plant and animal sciences, nutrition, food science, natural resources and environmental sciences, textiles, human development, business, policy analysis, and other selected natural and social sciences
- Getting Started @ MannThis introductory guide covers much of what you'll need to know to get started at the library.
Navigating the library
There are several libraries that collectively comprise the Cornell University Library. See Libraries & Hours for a list of all campus libraries, with contact information, hours of operation, links to library websites, and a map of all libraries.
The Cornell University Library website is the Library's 24/7 online home for connecting Cornell faculty, students, and staff to our digital and print collections.
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