Have a question? Not sure where to start? The Cornell Tech Library Services team is here for you!
The Cornell Tech Library Services team is based in Ithaca, NY and available by email Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm. We usually respond within one business day or sooner.
We offer assistance over email, as well as virtual consultations with a librarian. Email us at library@tech.cornell.edu to get started.
I am looking for...
You can search the catalog, find out more about getting books and articles delivered, or email us (library@tech.cornell.edu) for with any questions if you can’t find what you need. ***insert relevant links?***
If you received an overdue notice or have any questions about borrowing and returning items, please email us at library@tech.cornell.edu.
Browse our list of curated databases or email us at library@tech.cornell.edu if you’re not sure where to start. If you’re having trouble with online access, check out our [***troubleshooting tips***]. You are also welcome to email us with a screenshot of the error message.
You are always welcome to email library@tech.cornell.edu for help accessing library resources.
Here are a few things you can also try if you get an error message or can’t get into a database:
- Try accessing another database. Can you get into one database, but not another?
- Clear your browser’s cache (for all time – not just past few hours) and restart your browser.
- Try using a different browser such as Edge, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Opera. Some databases work better in a one browser than others.
- If your computer is behind a firewall, you may have trouble accessing library databases. One option for accessing from off-campus is to use a secure virtual private network (VPN) provided by CIT. Most firewalls will allow VPN traffic.
- Additional tips on connecting to library e-resources.
If the problem persists, e-mail us for help at library@tech.cornell.edu.
Please describe the problem and include the name of the database, a copy of the error message, and what you have tried to fix the problem. The Cornell Tech Library Services team will work with you to resolve the issue or help you contact additional support services if needed.
We can show you how to use library resources to explore different career paths, gain industry insights, and do in-depth interview preparation. Learn more about how the library can support your career and internship search.
Cornell Tech Library Services has extensive experience working with the Cornell Tech community on complex and evolving information needs.
Whether you’re looking for data, strategic insights, or hard-to-find figures, our subject specialists are here to help.
- Can’t find what you’re looking for?
- Sifting through endless search results?
- Diving into a new topic?
- Working in a niche or emerging industry?
- Not sure what you’re looking for or if you’re in the right place?
Email us at library@tech.cornell.edu with your question or to schedule a consultation with a librarian.
For additional services, like guidance on citations, data management, and more, see our Faculty, practitioner, PhD, and researcher resources.
Alumni are always welcome to contact the Cornell Tech Library Services team for help with
- Career support
- Finding information about a specific topic or question
- Effective ways to gather and evaluate information
- Locating business resources in your area
More information for alumni from Cornell Tech Library Services
The Cornell Tech campus on Roosevelt Island does not have a physical library space. Instead, the Cornell Tech Library Services team is a group of expert library staff based in Ithaca, NY who support the unique information and research needs of the Cornell Tech campus community.
You are welcome to email us (library@tech.cornell.edu) regarding access to Cornell resources and for assistance finding business and tech resources in your area.
If you are in New York City, you may be interested in the NYPL’s Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL).
Looking for something different and can’t find it? Email us at library@tech.cornell.edu.
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Here are some examples of problems that we can help with:
- Do you have an idea for a new medical device?
- → The library can help you research patents, find information on regulations, size the potential market, and research competitors. We can also help with finding sources for your pitch deck and with compiling a list of sources of grant funding.
- Do you have an interview with a dream employer?
- → We can help you find general practice questions and hands-on case questions. We can connect you with resources to brush up on technical skills. For a behavioral or non-technical interview, we can help you find the company and industry information you need to give insightful answers.
- Do you have a new startup and are you looking for funding?
- → We can help you find real-time data on deals, identify and analyze comparables, and search investor details. We also provide one-on-one consultations to discuss your specific information needs and help you get reliable, hard-to-find information.
- Are you trying to access an article or report behind an expensive paywall?
- → We can help you find credible reports available through the library and also teach you how to evaluate whether a source is trustworthy.
- Are you looking for additional companies that you might want to work for, or trying to break into a new industry?
- → We can show you how to use library resources to build custom screens for companies by industry, location, and other factors, allowing you to get a comprehensive list of. We can also show you how to get company information that may now show up on a website, or is otherwise hard to find in one place.
- Are you trying to answer a complicated question about an unfamiliar topic?
- → Reaching out to the library is a great place to start. We can help you break down the question into manageable parts and work with you to figure out how to search for what you need in a strategic way.
- Are you looking for something specific, and even after trying every possible variation, nothing works?
- → We can help with finicky searches, navigating complex databases, and with finding an alternate source that fulfills your information need.
These are just a few of the kinds of questions the Cornell Tech Library Services team can help with. Email us your question at library@tech.cornell.edu.
The Cornell Tech Library Services team is here to support you. E-mail us at library@tech.cornell.edu. All questions are welcome!