First Time Users
Before visiting the reading room for the first time or requesting scans of collection materials, you must create a Special Collections Account. Once you have registered, you can request materials for use in the reading room or for reproduction.
Registration Steps:
- Go to the account registration form
- If you have a valid Cornell NetID, select Cornell Affiliates (NetID) Login on the left of the screen
- If you do not have a valid Cornell NetID, select Public Users Login on the right of the screen
- Select First Time Users at the bottom of the screen
- Select First Time Users at the bottom of the screen
- Once you have reviewed the terms and conditions, click First Time Users Click Here to assent to the user agreement
- Complete the registration form's required fields and click Submit Information.
Navigating Your Account
The navigation menu of your Special Collections Account contains the following options:
- Main Menu will display all of your requests
- Order History allows you to manage your request queues. From the drop-down,
- Click Saved Requests to view and submit requests you have kept in review.
- Click Outstanding Requests to view all the requests you have submitted that are not finished.
- Click Cancelled Requests to view requests that have been cancelled by you or library staff.
- Click All Requests to view all the requests you have submitted or saved.
- Click Request History to view all finished requests.
- There are also options for managing your reproduction orders. Please note that some repositories may use separate systems for billing and electronic delivery.
Activities enables some instructors to access lists of requests for classes or other activities. Please note that this option will not appear for most users.- Appointments to manage your appointment requests and schedule new appointments
- Search to conduct a keyword search of either all your requests or only active requests
- My Profile allows users to edit their personal information or change their password.