For Faculty and Staff

Some Frequently Asked Questions. Click for the answer. Or expand all.

Blackboard: How do I add links to library resources?
bullet Instructions & Link Generator
Citation searching: Which databases offer this?
bullet Please look at this help guide (.pdf)
Cornell Library privileges: How do I obtain a Cornell Library Borrower's Card?
bullet Cornell Library Card for IC Faculty
DVD or video in class: How do I arrange a showing?
bullet Complete a Multimedia Scheduling Request.
Instruction session: How do I schedule for my classes?
bullet Complete a Request for Library Instruction form
Databases: to which databases does the library provide access?
bullet Click on the Database List link.
Interlibrary loan: How can I request an item we don't own?
bullet Logon to Interlibrary Loan system
Library account: where can I view my account and see what is checked out?
bullet Click on My Account.
Library learning modules (widgets): How can I add these to a course page/Blackboard?
bullet Please look at the widget gallery. There are instructions in the sidebar.
Missing item: How do I request a search for missing library materials?
bullet Use the Not on Shelf (Request Trace) form
Office delivery: How can I request an IC owned book/article be delivered to my office?
bullet Logon to Interlibrary Loan system, and select Campus Delivery (located under New Request, left sidebar).
Off-campus teaching: How do I access or reserve library materials from a distance?
bullet Library Services for Faculty Teaching in Rochester, Washington, Los Angeles, and London
Proxy borrower: How can I arrange for a TA or assistant to pick up books for me?
bullet Fill out the online Establishing a Proxy Patron Form
Purchase recommendation: How do I suggest an acquisition?
bullet Contact your Liaison Librarian: Librarians by Name
Journal access: How can I find if we have full text access for a journal?
bullet Click the Journals A-Z link
Journal subscription: How do I request a new journal subscription?
bullet Serial Subcriptions - Policy and Procedures
Recall: How do I recall an item currently checked out?
bullet See the FAQ
Reserve: How do I put items on Reserve for a course?
bullet Fill out a Course Reserves form.
Most items will be digitized and made available online.
Rush processing: How do I request rush cataloging for a new item?
bullet Complete a Rush Cataloging Form