Borrowing Card for Visitors
A free library card with borrowing privileges is now available for anyone without an active Cornell NetID, 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 books and other circulating materials from any of our libraries on the Ithaca campus.
Fill out an online application to request your library card, or call Library Public Services at (607) 255-5069.
Onsite Use of Collections and Facilities
Anyone may visit our libraries and use materials, databases, and resources on site. Although these may be limited due to space or security considerations, visitors have access to the following:
- Library stacks
- Special collections
- Licensed databases
- Wireless internet
- Scanners
- Library Annex materials
- Assistive technology devices
Some services may require advance preparation, such as accessing special collections or Library Annex materials. Contact one of our libraries for more specific details about these services.