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Main Library Circulation Services

Main Library Circulation Services is the department where materials are checked out and returned as well as where recalls and searches of materials not found in the stacks can be requested. Check-out desks are located at each entrance to the Main Library.

My Account - Renew your materials, view your loans, requests, address and email.

University Libraries Delivery Services - Library users may request via InfoHawk that materials owned by one University of Iowa Library be sent and held for pickup at another University of Iowa Library or delivered to an office on the UI campus via campus mail.

Service Request Forms - University Libraries service request forms including forms for Circulation & Reserve Services, Interlibrary Loan/document Delivery, Reference & Library Instruction, Purchase Requests, Distance Education, and Classroom Reservation Requests.

Circulation Policies - University of Iowa Libraries General Check-Out, Renewal, and Fine Policies.

Main Library Circulation Services Guidelines and Policies for:

Media Collection Circulation Policies

  • 16mm films are for instruction use only. They can be checked out for the class period by the instructor and must be returned after class.  
  • Microfilm, microfiche, and microcards can be checked out for the same period as books, based on UI status.
  • Sound effect records and audio cassettes can be checked out for two hours.
  • Records can be checked out for seven days.  
  • Videos and equipment may be used in Media Services for those users not eligible to receive a borrower’s permit.  A picture-ID must be presented and will be held during the time the equipment and material is being used.

Want to check something out? - Appropriate identification is necessary in order to check out materials from the Libraries.

Is the item you want already checked out? - Recall Services Information

Can't find it on the shelf? - Search Services Information

How do I get materials from Main Storage? - Main Storage Materials Information

Where can I study in the Main Library? - Main Library Study Space

Circulation Services - Main Library - The University of Iowa Libraries

Location and Contact Information:
Main Library Circulation Services PDF File
1st Floor, SW Corner

Phone: (319) 335-5912
E-Mail: lib-maincirc@uiowa.edu

Mailing Address:
Circulation Services
University of Iowa Libraries
100 Main Library (LIB)
125 W. Washington ST
Iowa City, IA 52242

Main Library Circulation Services Supervisor: 
Kathryn Penick:  kathryn-penick@uiowa.edu
or 319-335-6077.

Hours:
Standard Semester Term Hours
(Interim and Holiday hours will differ)
Monday -Thursday 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday Noon - 5:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

 

 

Documents and Forms:

Faculty Authorization Form (Proxy Card) PDF file

Campus Mail Item Return SlipPDF File

Reciprocal Borrowing PrivilegesPDF File

 

Hardin Library for the Health Sciences and the Branch Libraries
Circulation Services are provided at each branch library and the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences.  Check with the appropriate library for further circulation information.