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Frequently Asked Questions - Research Help


Services and resources for patron research needs.

  1. How do I get assistance with a research paper?
  2. How do I find top databases for Mann Library's patrons?
  3. How do I get help finding statistical, geospatial or census information?
  4. Does Mann provide business information services?
  5. How do I find out what kind of workshops Mann Library is offering this semester?
  6. How do I connect remotely to the library's resources?
  7. How do I find out about all of Mann's available services, online, by phone, email or in person?
1. How do I get assistance with a research paper?

If you have questions about your research - or anything else for that
matter - contact Mann's reference staff. Stop by
the Information & Research Help Desk on the library's 1st floor, call us at 255-5406,
e-mail us at mann-ref@cornell.edu, or chat with us live online.

For more in depth questions, you can set up a consultation.

2. How do I find top databases for Mann Library's patrons?

A list of our top databases and many other useful resources may be found under Guides by Subject.

3. How do I get help finding statistical, geospatial or census information?

You can try this on your own or ask our experts. Online, you can find a ton of statistical data through Find Databases. For census info, start with American FactFinder, and for Geospatial data go to our GIS page. You can also contact us for a research consultation; we have in-house experts in all of these fields.

4. Does Mann provide business information services?

Yes we do. The Mann Business Team can help with industry, company, business plan, financial data research and much more. Just email the team, request a consultation or visit the Business Cluster on the first floor of the library.

5. How do I find out what kind of workshops Mann Library is offering this semester?

To register online for any of our workshops, see the library's Workshops webpage.

6. How do I connect remotely to the library's resources?

Information on connecting to library resources from off campus may be found here.

7. How do I find out about all of Mann's available services, online, by phone, email or in person?

Mann has a many different kinds of services available to a wide variety of patrons. To find out more, see our Services webpage, contact the Information & Research Help Desk at 255-5406, or email mann-ref@cornell.edu. Feel free to stop by in person as well, at the  Information & Research Help Desk (map it) on the first floor of Mann Library during library hours.