Even more help
There’s lots of online help for you whenever you need it. Don’t forget about all the great online tutorials and research guides. To get help from a human, just ask:
Research guides
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Cited reference searchingForward citation searching in licensed databases, such as those offered by EBSCO, and Google Scholar.
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Unexpected ImagesA guide to "hidden" image collections in text-based databases and other resources for finding archival images
Help
Ask your questions in by phone, by e-mail, or chat:
Reference Desk Directory
- Olin Library Reference phone number: 255-4144
- Reference e-mail service
- Request a Research Consultation in person or via Zoom
PassKey
If you live off-campus or need to use databases while traveling, If you ever have trouble gaining access to licensed library resources (i.e. databases, e-books, your library account):
Try using PassKey. PassKey is a "bookmarklet" designed to give Cornell community members access to licensed library resources while they are away from campus.
Image help
Need help finding and/or using digital images? Try our visual resources help service:
Collection: Human Ecology Historical Photographs, Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.