Staff FAQs

What types of materials are accepted at the Library Annex Library?

Items accepted include books (monographs, multi-volume monographs, serials not currently received), oversize and folio sizes, gray boards, 3 ring binders, pamphlets, paperbacks, flat paper storage (maps; architectural drawings), videos, microfilm, microfiche, CDs, DVDs, audio cassettes, and floppy disks.  All materials must have an item record in Voyager and be barcoded for acceptance into the Library Annex.  See Procedures.

 What types of materials are not accepted at the Library Annex?

No circulating duplicates will be accepted at the Library Annex.  See Procedures.

How do I get items transferred to the Library Annex?

The Library Annex Move Form should be completed and forwarded as directed.

 Can I have an item transferred to the Library Annex if it is rare?

Yes, but it must be approved by RMC in Kroch Library. See Procedures.

 How are items handled if a library has a large collection shift?

Large collections shifts are complex tasks that involve countless decisions by librarians, extensive and time-consuming work by technical services staff, and comprehensive reporting to support collection analysis, direct the movement of material, and facilitate record clean-up.  Various issues must be considered.  See Large Collections Shifts.

 How can an item be removed from the Library Annex?

See Library Annex Request Form

Who can update Library Annex records in Voyager?

Send all requests for updates to Barb Tarbox, DBQE, Rm. 107E Olin Library.

 How do I contact the Library Annex?

Library Annex Information E-mail: libannex@cornell.edu
Address: Palm Road, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853
(off Route 366, near the Cornell apple orchard - see map)
Phone: (607) 253-3431  - Fax: (607) 253-4280
Holdings: Printed volumes: 2,543,622; Archival: 31,301 cubic feet (most are included in holdings for the various libraries on campus)

Administration

Kornelia Tancheva
Director, John M. Olin Library and Uris Library
Director, Library Annex
Telephone: (607) 255-3774       
Fax: (607) 255-3609
kt18@cornell.edu

Staff
Cammie Wyckoff
Administrative Supervisor
(607) 253-3514
cjh8@cornell.edu