Established in 1989, the Asian American Studies Resource Center serves both Cornell and the surrounding Ithaca community. Library materials and media pertaining to Asian America are available for study, research, and viewing. The AASP collection includes over 3000 books, journals, periodicals, music recordings, and films and is searchable online. Books and videos are available for loan to the Cornell community.
Our study lounge is available for reading, group study, organization meetings, film screenings, or just hanging out between classes. We also have a conference room available by reservation. Our computer lab, shared with the Latina/o Studies Program, has 8 computers, two laser printers, and a copier for student use. Printers are outfitted with the CU Print system for limited free printing for students.
Resource Center Location and Hours:
422 Rockefeller Hall
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Student Reflections - Emily Vo '26 (Computer Science)
“Taking courses in Asian American Studies (AAS) and being part of the Resource Center allowed me to question the political struggles I wanted to engage in, to experiment with my own intellectual pursuits, and to simply relax in a welcoming space...the Resource Center (along with the AAS courses) challenged me to develop a political language that I hope to keep honing. It allowed me to question the pathways typical of a Cornell student, especially that of a computer science major… [and] also pushed me to critically process the role of the institution and its responsibility to its students.”
Additional Resources
Specialized Library Resources
In addition to the many wonderful resources available in the AASP Resource Center, Cornell's Library Liaison Program currently offers four go-to librarians for Asian American Studies. They are subject specialists who provide support for faculty and student research, instruction, and scholarly communication, who build rich library collections or can refer you to other library experts.