Joining the Library
Employees and students must register in person in order to have full access to the MSK Library's collections.
Benefits of Joining the Library
By registering with the Library, employees and students with valid identification have access privileges at the following locations. For their hours and access policies, visit:
As part of the MSK Library User Community, the following services are available to you:
Registration Process
Sign up in-person to obtain your unique barcode. This allows you to borrow and renew print materials. Valid identification is required.
If you need to request articles, book chapters, and other documents not available in the Library's collections, you can use your ILLiad Document Delivery account. Simply login using your MSK network credentials.
Sign up in-person to obtain your unique barcode. This allows you to borrow and renew print materials. Valid identification is required.
If you need to request articles, book chapters, and other documents not available in the Library's collections, you can use your ILLiad Document Delivery account. Simply login using your MSK network credentials.
Accessing Library Resources Remotely
Active MSK employees and students can access the Library's full text resources while off-site. Visit our Remote Access with OpenAthens guide for more information.
Accessing Your Virtual Library Account
You can access your Library account from the Library Website by clicking "Guest" in the top right corner of any OneSearch page and logging in using your MSK network credentials. Benefits for having a Library account include:
- Ability to view your checked out items and their due dates.
- Renew borrowed materials from your Library account.
- Access My Favorites which allows you to save and organize items that you find during your OneSearch sessions. Learn more about My Favorites by contacting the Research Informationist team.
Benefits of Joining the Library
By registering with the Library, employees and students with valid identification have access privileges at the following locations. For their hours and access policies, visit:
- The Kim Barrett Memorial Library - at the Hospital for Special Surgery
- The Rockefeller University Library - access Mon-Fri from 9am-5pm requires a barcode on your ID. The Library is located on the second and third floors of Welch Hall.
- Weill Cornell Medical Library - at Weill Medical College of Cornell University
As part of the MSK Library User Community, the following services are available to you:
- Reference & Consultation - assistance with your research
- Training & Orientation - various workshops to help you better understand and use Library tools and resources
- Systematic Reviews - work with a librarian to develop and run search strategies for your systematic review
- Mobile Device Lending & Charging - borrow a laptop/iPad or charge your device within the Library
- Printers & Copiers - self-service printing, scanning and photocopying