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New Semester, New Books: Surviving the Future, A Visual Primer on Mass Incarceration, & more

January 21, 2025

And we’re back! Starting today, Durland Alternatives Library resumes regular library hours (Monday through Friday 11-8, Saturday & Sunday 11-5). Over the break, we worked behind the scenes to continue…

Host your next event at the Durland Alternatives Library!

December 4, 2024

Whether you’re a local artist, a community organizer, or a student club leader, you’re welcome here. We’re an independent, public library, so you do not need to be affiliated with Cornell University…

Welcome, Jen! Our new Library Operations Coordinator

November 18, 2024

Please join us in welcoming Jen Graney, the Durland Alternatives Library’s new Operations Coordinator! Jen has already hit the ground running — she has a wealth of experience managing and…

We’re hiring! – Library Operations Coordinator (PT)

August 21, 2024

Note (11/1/2024): This position has been filled and we are no longer accepting applications.   The Durland Alternatives Library and Prisoner Express welcomes applications for the part-time, onsite position of…

Upcoming library events – May 2024

May 1, 2024

The Alternatives Library has a few exciting events happening during the first week of May! Sunday, May 5, 2024 – 11:00am to 5:00pm Find us at the Ithaca Book &…

We’re hiring — Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator position open for application!

October 19, 2023

Edit: The application period is now closed! Thank you for your interest. The Durland Alternatives Library and Prisoner Express welcomes applications for the part-time position of Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator.…

Apply today – Library Assistant Job Opening

July 11, 2022

The Durland Alternatives Library (DAL) is accepting applications for the position of part-time Library Assistant. We’re looking for someone who’s attracted to the subject matter and mission of our library…