The Juliette K. and Leonard S. Rakow Library, founded as part of The Corning Museum of Glass in 1951, is a public institution that houses the world's most comprehensive collection of materials on the art and history of glass and glassmaking. The Library Collection ranges from medieval manuscripts to original works of art on paper to the latest information on techniques used by studio artists. More than 130 archives contain unique material from individual artists, galleries, companies, scholars, and organizations. The Library also presents exhibitions featuring rare items from its collection.

Learn more about supporting the Library Acquisition Fund.

Using the Library

Whether you wish to engage in extensive research or simply to learn more about an object you saw in the Museum’s galleries, our staff is ready to assist you. It is not necessary to make an appointment to use the Library, but if you have particular research interests, you are encouraged to notify the staff in advance of your visit so that relevant materials can be %%gathered%% and set aside for you.

The collection does not circulate. However,some Library items may be available through interlibrary loan. Researchers who wish to obtain Library materials should contact their local library.

Reference questions can be sent to the Rakow Research Library via letter, telephone, fax, or email. For in-depth research, a visit to the library is recommended. Click here to Ask a Librarian a question.

Hours

Regular Hours
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday

12:00p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sunday (January 6 - February 17)

2012 Business Holidays Observed

• Good Friday - April 6
• Memorial Day - May 28
• Independence Day - July 4
• Labor Day - September 3
• Veteran's Day - November 12
• Thanksgiving - November 22-23
• Christmas - December 24-27

Contact Information

Telephone: 607.438.5300

Fax: 607.438.5392 / 607.438.5394

Reference Questions: Ask a Librarian

Email:

• General inquiries: rakow@cmog.org
• Library donations: librarydonations@cmog.org
• Library outreach: libraryprograms@cmog.org
• Rights: rights@cmog.org
• Acquisitions: libraryacquisitions@cmog.org