The Juliette K. and Leonard S. Rakow Research Library of The Corning Museum of Glass is the world’s foremost library on the art and history of glass and glassmaking. Visit the Library Policies page for more information about health and safety updates at the Rakow Library.
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The Library is open by appointment only. To make an appointment to visit the library, schedule a consultation below. For other questions, connect with a librarian via Chat Reference Monday-Thursday, 10 am - 12 pm and 2 pm-4pm or submit a question to our Ask a Glass Question service.
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