The Juliette K. and Leonard S. Rakow Library, founded as part of The Corning Museum of Glass in 1951, 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 210 manuscript collections contain unique material from individual artists, galleries, companies, scholars, and organizations. Learn more about Library history and about supporting the Library Acquisition Fund.
Library Hours
The Rakow Library is open, by appointment, for collection use only: Monday - Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Chat Reference available: Monday - Thursday 10 am - 12 pm and 2 pm - 4 pm
Questions, consultations, and appointments
Dates the Library will be Closed in 2020
Ask a Glass Question
Telephone: +1 (607) 438-5300
Email:
Fax: +1 (607) 438-5392 or +1 (607) 438-5394
Mail: The Rakow Research Library, 5 Museum Way, Corning, NY 14830
Rakow Grant for Glass Research
The Corning Museum of Glass sponsors the Rakow Grant for Glass Research, which makes available one or more annual awards totaling up to $25,000. The program is made possible through the generosity of the late Dr. and Mrs. Leonard S. Rakow, who were Fellows, friends, and benefactors of the Museum. The purpose of this grant is to foster scholarly research in the history of glass and glassmaking from antiquity until the mid-20th century, from anywhere in the world. Disciplines intersecting with glass research may include (and are not limited to) archaeology and anthropology, art history, conservation, and the history of science and technology.
David Whitehouse Artist Residency for Research
Introduced in 2017, the David Whitehouse Artist Residency for Research is open to artists who want to utilize the Museum’s resources, including the permanent collections and the holdings of the Rakow Research Library, to inform their practice. The residency is named for the former executive director of The Corning Museum of Glass, a highly-regarded scholar who worked to build the resources of the Rakow Library, and was a major supporter of artists working in glass today. Learn more about David Whitehouse. This residency gives artists the opportunity to deep dive into topics and further their knowledge or to provide research for a project.
David Whitehouse Research Residency for Scholars
The David Whitehouse Research Residency for Scholars is open to scholars who want to utilize the Museum’s resources, especially the extensive holdings of the Rakow Research Library, to inform their research about any period of glass. This residency gives scholars the opportunity to delve into topics and further their knowledge or to provide research for a project. Residencies will be up to three weeks in length.
Administration
Kevin Reynolds, Chief Librarian
Archives & Special Collections ([email protected])
Colleen McFarland Rademaker, Manager of Special Collections and Archives
Joe Schill, Archivist
Collections Management ([email protected]; [email protected])
Lori Fuller, Manager of Collections Management
Peter Bambo-Kocze, Bibliographer
Kelly Bliss, Lead Cataloger
Emily Davis, Cataloging Specialist, Continuing Resources and Digital Collections
Julie Kabelac, Acquisitions Supervisor
Vacant, Acquisitions Assistant
Interlibrary Loan ([email protected])
Ken Burns, Coordinator of Access Services
Public Services ([email protected])
Regan Brumagen, Manager of Public Services
Beth Hylen, Reference Librarian
Mikki Smith, Reference & Visitor Services Librarian
The Rakow Library is open, by appointment, for collection use only
Monday - Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Chat Reference Available
Monday - Thursday 10 am - 12 pm and 2 pm - 4 pm
Questions, consultations, and appointments
Telephone: +1 (607) 438-5300
Text: +1 (607) 821-4029
Email: [email protected]
