Our Collections
Collection of the Albert R. Mann Library
Mann Library offers a wealth of information for users through its large collection of online resources, including e-journals, online databases, digital resources, and electronic reference tools. Nearly 800,000 print volumes are stored both in Mann Library and at the Annex storage facility on the Cornell campus. Together, these print and digital materials provide a strong basis for scholarship in interdisciplinary areas across the Cornell University and make Mann one of the top library collections in agriculture, life sciences and human ecology in the United States, with an active role in the dissemination of scholarship throughout the world.
Collection of the Comstock Memorial Library of Entomology
Mann Library manages the world-class collection of materials housed in the Comstock Memorial Library of Entomology. In an effort to sustain the accessibility of this important resource in line with the strategic planning process of Cornell University and the Cornell University Library, integration of the Comstock collection into the main life sciences collection housed at Mann Library is being planned for the future. For more information, please see a summary of the integration plans for the Comstock Memorial Library of Entomology.
Access
How to access, request and borrow Library materials.
Stacks Maps
Maps for finding items in our collection, including location of specific call numbers.
Current Periodicals
Select journals designated as "current periodicals" in the library catalog are located on the first floor in the Current Periodical Area (map it). All other print journals are shelved in the regular stacks by call number. Many of our journals are available only in electronic format, so current issues are available online. Use Find E-Journals or the library catalog to get access to these current issues.
Reference Materials
Frequently used reference materials for use in the library only, including dictionaries, encyclopedias, manuals, and that are housed on the 1st floor (map it).
Serials Review
Mann Library is conducting an ongoing evaluation of our serial subscriptions in order to better manage our resources in difficult financial times.
New Books (and more)
Recent additions to the library's collections, including books, serials, videos, and other formats.
Collection Development and Preservation
Policy information and preservation activities related to Mann Libraries collection development.
Special Collections
Mann Library has a fine selection of historical, valuable, and scarce material. This page describes the collections and how they can be accessed. Additionally, Mann also houses specialty collections such as the Ellis Collection for leisure reading and the science Curriculum Materials Collection.
Digital Collections
Digital collections and services created and/or hosted by Mann Library.
Request a Book Purchase
Make a suggestion for a book purchase.