Our extensive collections as well as partnerships with other universities provide you with a wealth of materials for learning, scholarship, and research.
Borrowing at Partner Libraries
Cornell faculty, students and staff can use and enjoy the collections and spaces of our partner libraries. Learn about on-site access and borrowing with these partners:
Library Card for Visiting Alumni and Non-Cornellians
A free library card with borrowing privileges is now available for any visitor, including alumni, local Ithaca residents, and anyone traveling from in and outside of New York State.
Called “Borrow on Site!”, this renewable library card enables visitors to check out circulating materials, including books, DVDs, CDs, and other physical media from any of our libraries on the Ithaca campus. Borrowed library materials can be renewed online or on site and returned in person or by mail, but they must be picked up on site.
Fill out an online application to request your library card, or call our Library Public Services Office at (607) 255-5069.
More Resources for Alumni and Non-Cornellians
Cornell alumni, discover library collections and services curated especially for you!
If you’re a researcher outside of Cornell, we also offer Interlibrary Loan, scanning, and other services.