<p>Hi, I was wondering if any current/former students could tell me about Cornell's libraries - I know they have tons of academic books, but do they have a good selection of non-academic books too? Would I be able to find a lot of novels and contemporary fiction there, or do they have just a small selection of that type of thing? Can I use Ithaca libraries as a college student there?
I read a lot and most of what I read comes from books I put on hold at my local library. I'd love to be able to keep reading without having to buy all of the books I want to read!</p>
<p>There is one local library in commons. You can check it out. Last time I went there, there were a lot of “non-academic” books. You probably will have to make an account though.</p>
<p>If you are wondering that’s the case for the libraries in Cornell, search it up at the library’s website:
[Home</a> | Cornell University Library](<a href=“http://www.library.cornell.edu/]Home”>http://www.library.cornell.edu/)</p>
<p>I personally think they have some. I just don’t know if it’s true or not.</p>
<p>The libraries have lots of non-academic books. They are located in primarily Olin and Uris Library. I usually check out a new novel from them every two weeks or so and none of them have been particularly well known titles. They do have a section of new books but if the book is popular it usually has several holds placed on it for other people. Room by Emma Donoghue was checked out/on hold pretty much all last year for example. You shouldn’t have a problem finding novels at Cornell and if you do there’s always the interlibrary loan.</p>
<p>I’d assume the Cornell Library system does have non-academic books, because to check, I looked up the fluffiest book I could think of – Twilight. They have it. Along with Hunger Games, etc. I think you’ll be good. :)</p>