Chime In

“Chime In” is a venue for brief first-person essays by members of the Cornell community on a variety of topics. Do you have an idea for an essay of 500–800 words—about your time on the Hill, a memorable experience as an alum, or some other aspect of daily life, family, work, and more? Email us at cornellians@cornell.edu. Please note that if selected, contributors will be asked to provide images to accompany their essays; topics not chosen can be forwarded to Class Notes for mention in a future column.

Why Democracy Needs Libraries

Why Democracy Needs Libraries

With censorship on the rise, the University Librarian weighs in on the critical role these institutions play in civic and educational life