Memorial Library, located at the heart of the campus, is convenient to the residence halls and academic buildings. The Library houses a collection of over 400,000 volumes, 1,200 journals subscriptions, an extensive microtext collection and a strong collection of electronic resources. The library collection also includes information in a variety of formats, including videotapes, compact discs and digital video recordings. The library is an open stack facility with seating for 1,000 users. It is open seven days a week when classes are in session with late night hours thus, providing extended periods for study and computer use.
The library's web page provides access to a variety of information about the library's services and collections including access to the library's catalog, to full-text and citation databases as well as other web-based information.
Library materials that are needed but not availible on campus may be borrowed form other libraries through the interlibrary loan service. The SUNY Open Access Policy allows Cortland students to enjoy borrowing privileges at nearly all State University of New York campuses. The library allso houses the Teaching Materials Center which collects items related to elementary and secondary education. This center has 38,000 volumes, including textbooks, curriculum guides, educational media, and a children's literature collection.
The library has two networked computer labs, one for Macintosh and one for PC users and there are Mac and PC computers in the Late Night Reading Room.
The library remains open with limited services until 1 a.m. while classes are in session. The hours are extended during final exams.
The College's librarians offer a range of programs from individualized reference and research services to instruction in computer and information literacy. The librarians serve as reference bibliographers, each specializing in the various subjects taught at SUNY Cortland. The library offers workshops and formal instruction in computer and information literacy to prepare students for a lifetime of learning.
Contacting Memorial Library:
Mailing Address:
SUNY Cortland Memorial Library
P.O. Box 2000 Cortland NY, 13045
E-mail: library@cortland.edu
Circulation and Reserves Desk:
Phone: (607) 753-2526/2527
E-mail: deskc@cortland.edu
Reference Desk:
Phone: (607) 753-2590/2820
E-mail: libraryemail@cortland.edu
Library Director:
Gail Wood
Phone: (607) 753-2221
E-mail: woodg@cortland.edu