The Adelson Library has many of the resources found in larger Cornell University Libraries and some not found anywhere else.

The library is small; there is room for only 45 visitors at one time! Library events may be held in the auditorium or observatory at the Lab of Ornithology. Library workshops are regularly held in the beautiful Fuertes Room at the Lab.

In winter, the Adelson Library can be a cozy place to get away to. A blazing fireplace and a stuffed chair are waiting for you. A broad expanse of windows overlooking the Sapsucker Woods pond and more windows overlooking the Treman bird garden allow you to feel a part of the natural landscape even when the weather makes you want to stay indoors. In the heat of summer the library offers a cool place to get out of the sun, a respite from the heat.

The library has four computers for use by the general visiting public. Subscription databases limited to the campus community can be used by visitors. These databases include but are not limited to Birds of North America Online, BIOSIS, Web of Science, Zoological Record, and Science Direct.

Computers are equipped with the Microsoft Office system, which include Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel. The OpenOffice suite has also been installed and includes similar productivity products. You can also find the Adobe Creative Suite, CS3, which includes Photoshop, Illustrator, Image Ready, InDesign, and GoLive. Endnote can also be used. New programs are added regularly.

Two scanners is available for public use. A document can be scanned and converted into a Microsoft Word document.

Printing from each computer is available.

Wireless network computing is available via Redrover. Wireless network printing is available at the library.

A color photocopier is available. A fee of 20 cents per page is charged for copies. Special papers, such as photo paper or colored papers, are available at cost.

Computer users are encouraged to bring a USB flash drive to save their documents to. A Flash drive is available to library card holders for a short term loan if you forget to bring yours.

A Microfiche reader is available should you happen to find a microfiche in a book pocket. Microfilm and fiche copying services are available at other Cornell University libraries.

Binoculars are available for use in the library or for loan to library card holders for a short term loan if you forget to bring yours. Loan periods can be negotiated.

SanDisk Card Reader / Writer: ImageMate  USB 2.0 12 in 1 is available to library card holders for a short term loan. It accepts 12 card types including Compact Flash 1, 2, SD, SDHC, mini SD, Multimedia card, Smart media, xD, xD type M & H, Memory stick (Pro, Duo, ProDuo). It's USB 1 compatible for Mac or PC. It is currently attached to our best equipped public computer.

A list of other equipment and software available from Cornell University Library  http://library.cornell.edu/wheredoi/equipment2.html