The Adelson Library provides services to Cornell University faculty, staff, and students consistent with those provided by the larger Cornell University Libraries, but on a much smaller scale, with a personal touch.

Hasten your search with a prepared bibliography. Request specialized individual instruction using a database or a software program in the privacy of your office. Request classroom or group instruction as you begin your project. Formal workshops are tailored to the needs of the Lab of Ornithology staff. Researchers at a distance who are not affiliated with Cornell will benefit from Free Online Resources. Lab members are encouraged to use the library and help develop services suited to their research needs. Visiting students, researchers and birders are always welcome.

The Adelson Library also offers some services to children and their families. A reading program for children ages 4 to 10 is often offered during local school breaks. A collection of children’s books is available at child eye level for browsing by junior birders.

Bibliographies
Find here lists of the books, journal articles or web sites of a particular author, place, or of those dealing with a particular theme in ornithology.

Children's Reading
Every Third Thursday starting in September a children's book will be read

Research Guides
Research and Writing Guides, Subject Guides, How do I find…

Free Online Resources
Provided for the general public; links to ornithology databases and other bird related resources, as well as links to general reference databases.

Lab Member Services
Library assistance for Lab member research needs.

Workshops
Current workshop schedule

Request Reference or Instruction Assistance
Private consultation in your office, or group instruction--you decide.

Ask a Librarian
Not finding what you need? Call or email your question to a librarian.