Cornell University, Library

The Book Collection Contest was instituted in 2003 continuing the tradition of the Arthur H. and Mary Marden Dean Book Collection Contest that was helf from 1966 to 1987. It provides Cornell students with the opportunity of displaying their aptitude in assembling and organizing book collections and articulate their interest in books and reading. In 2006 the contest expanded to include a separate category for graduate students.

From the description of Cornell University Library and Library Advisory Council book collection contest records, 2003-2009. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 166215400

The Cornell University Library's main card catalog was dismantled in 2007.

From the description of Cornell University Library catalog cards, n.d. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 181092305

Uris Library, designed by William Henry Miller and located on the Arts Quad, was the first separate library building on campus. It is now the main undergraduate library.

From the description of Uris Library records, 1962-1985. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 73965632

The core of the collection was assembled by Oscar Tschirky (1866-1943), known throughout the world as Oscar of the Waldorf. As maitre d'hotel of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City, from 1893 to 1943, he began a lifelong hobby of collecting menus, some of which were for functions he himself arranged, but most of which were of historical, gastronomic, or artistic importance. Upon his death, his menu collection, papers, and personal memorabilia were donated to Cornell University. The Hotel School Library has continued to add to the collection.

From the description of Menu collection, 1851-[ca.1990]. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64692187

From the guide to the Menu collection, 1851-[ca.1990], (Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library)

In 1981, the Dept. of Rare Books placed a notice in the Cornell Alumni News requesting individually designed bookplates from alumni, students, faculty, and staff to be used in a library exhibition. The collection, which includes bookplates and correspondence relating to them, was compiled after the exhibition.

From the description of Bookplate collection, 1981. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 63895275

Libe Cafe, in Olin Library, serves gastronomic as well as intellectual treats.

From the description of Libe Cafe events materials, 2001-2002. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64031983