Food and Drink

In the interest of your convenience, the Library's food and drink policy allows you to enjoy a snack and covered beverage while studying. Adhering to this policy will help us preserve the materials, equipment, furnishings, and environment of the Library.

The following are permitted everywhere:

  • Small snacks (foods such as chips, nuts, pretzels, and cookies)
  • Covered beverages

The following are permitted only in the Commons Lounge:

Library Computer Labs

The library has two computer labs. The PC Lab is located on the lower level, and the Mac Lab is in the 24/7 space. Both labs may be reserved by registered library users for professional and educational activities that require group computer use. Reservations are required and should be made at least two weeks before the date the room is needed. Priority is given to curriculum-related sessions.

SMARTDesk

The SMARTDesk offers a convenient in-person IT service for employees and students at Weill Cornell. While you can come to the SMARTDesk for virtually any IT-related issue, the most common reasons to visit are:

Jean-Laurent Casanova to present Heberden Society lecture September 9, 6pm, NYAM

Jean-Laurent Casanova, MD, PhD, Professor and Head, St. Giles Laboratory of Human Genetics of Infectious Diseases, the Rockefeller University; HHMI Investigator; and Senior Attending Physician, the Rockefeller University Hospital, will present the first Heberden Society Lecture of the 2015-16 academic year on Wednesday, September 9, at The New York Academy of Medicine. The lecture is co-sponsored by NYAM'S Center for the History of Medicine and Public Health and is open to the public.

The Human Genetic Theory of Infectious Diseases: A Brief History