Full version of preview from Google Books?
From a researcher not affiliated with Cornell:
Q: I am trying to obtain a copy of the paper “An Inclining Experiment” by Harold F. Norton. It was published in the Sibley Journal of Engineering in February 1908 (starting on page 159). The copyright for this volume has expired and there is a full version available on google books. Unfortunately [...]
Library to Library Book Delivery
Question:
I am trying to make a request (retrieve book from Africana, bring it to Olin) but the system is not work. How should I do this?
Answer:
The way to make a request is to go to the top of the record, in the purple tab, and hit on the “request” button.
It will then bring up three [...]
Where can I find this dissertation?
Dear Librarian,
I couldn’t find this dissertation. Is it possible for me to get it somewhere? Thanks a lot.
title: Select issues concerning the Geneva Uniform Law on Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes, Article 3 of the Uniform Commercial Code and the United Nations Convention on International Bills of Exchange and International Promissory Notes and methods [...]
E-Book from ILL?
I tried to order an electronic copy of a chapter but the web page didn’t work after I added my faculty account number. Can you help? The chapter I am hoping to read is:
Charles, Maria and Karen Bradley (2006). “A Matter of Degrees: Female Underrepresentation in Computer Science Programs Cross-Nationally.’ Pp. 183-203 in Joanne McGrath [...]
Concerned about cancelled subscriptions
Q:
Hello, I’m writing to express my concern about the large number of cancelled subscriptions to technical journals that the library has implemented. In many cases, these print subscriptions have not been replaced by online subscriptions…How many technical journals have been cancelled, w/o replacement? Rapid access to scholarly papers is a critical need for Cornell’s researchers [...]
How can I make an interlibrary loan request for a professor?
How can I make an interlibrary loan request for a professor I am working for?
Especially if the request involves the loan of a book, it is desirable to have the transaction in the name of the faculty member, as they will then be responsible for its safe return. Click on the interlibrary loan request button [...]
How can I get an article not available at Cornell?
I’d like to look at the Nov/Dec 2007 issue of ‘Journal of Hospital Medicine’. I looked online and Cornell Library’s web site says it carries only up to 1999. Is there any way I can get this issue via Cornell Library?
Thanks for your question!
If you would like any material (books, articles, journals, etc) that Cornell [...]
Wants books that are not available at Cornell
Hello, I’m looking for two books that don’t seem to be available at Cornell’s libraries: Margin of Safety: Risk-Averse Value Investing Strategies for the Thoughtful Investor by Seth A. Klarman, 1991 and Mosaic: Perspectives on Investing by Mohnish Pabrai. Do you know if either of these books are in fact available at CU or whether [...]
How do I request the library purchase a book?
I am looking for:
Modern variety breeding for present and future needs proceedings of the 18th eucarpia general congress, Valencia, Spain, 9 12 September, 2008
ISBN 978-84-8363-302-1
Published: September 2008
Since it’s brand new, I understand that we do not have it. What should I do?
Thanks!
I have attached a copy of the ad for this publication from [...]
How can I automatically receive the tables of contents from selected journals?
I need to sign up for some journal table of contents automatic deliveries. I assume it takes a subscription and so I need to go through the library…?
You are correct. Go to http://mycontents.library.cornell.edu/
After logging in with your net ID, you should be greeted with:
Welcome to MyContents — one of the MyLibrary personalized services available to [...]