# John Henrik Clarke Africana Library

**Source**: https://africana.library.cornell.edu/services/
**Parent**: https://africana.library.cornell.edu/

- **Course Reserve for Instructors:**\
  Learn how to submit [course reserve request](https://www.library.cornell.edu/research-teaching/course-reserves-for-instructors/).
- **Instruction Support:**\
  Learn about the [instruction](https://www.library.cornell.edu/research-teaching/instruction-support/) that the library can provide.
- **Borrow Direct and Interlibrary Loan (ILL):**\
  Use the [CUL Borrow Direct or Interlibrary Loan site](https://www.library.cornell.edu/services/request) to request materials not held at Cornell; materials held at the Library Annex can be sent to the Cornell Library unitof your choice or will be scanned and sent to you electronically.
- **CUL Borrow, Renew, Return Policies:**\
  To see the borrowing policies of Cornell University Library, please visit the [CUL borrowing/lending web page](https://www.library.cornell.edu/services/borrow).
- **Research Assistance:**\
  Library staff are available to offer assistance throughout your research process.  Visit the Clarke Africana Library Service Desk or send an e-mail to [afrlib@cornell.edu](mailto:afrlib@cornell.edu) to ask a question or set up an appointment.
- **Laptops:**\
  The Clarke Africana Library provides a laptop computer for use in the library.  Ask about availability at the service desk. The laptop is available on a first-come/first-served basis and has a 4-hour loan period.  Renewals and overnight loans are permitted.
- **Public Workstations, Printing & Scanning:**\
  Public workstations in the Clarke Africana Library provide full productivity software (Microsoft Office, etc.) and internet access.  In addition, the library offers printing and scanning.
- [Video Recording/Photography Request Form](https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3FaaDc9YhMoHLh4)**:** \
  The Library reserves the right to ask any individual or group to cease photography or video or audio recording.