Course Reserves
Check out and return books on course reserves and request books to be placed on course reserve. See ICON for electronic library reserves.
Office Delivery
Library users may request 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 through campus mail.
Borrowing
Check out, return and renew books.
Borrowing From Another Library & Document Delivery
Request materials not owned by the UI Libraries and request PDFs of articles of print journals held at the UI Libraries.
UBorrow
Search over 90 million books from the collections of 13 research libraries, request, and receive within a week.
Research Consultations
Contact a librarian for assistance with research on a specific project or thesis, or just general help to get started with your research.
Instructional Services
Research and instruction librarians are committed to a collaborative program that complements classroom instruction and responds to the informational needs of students. We work with faculty to promote the development of their students’ critical thinking and research skills.
Distance Education
Services and tips for more efficiently using the library when you are away from Iowa City.
Ask a Librarian
Contact a campus librarian through chat, online form, personal desk assistance, appointment, telephone, or e-mail for information, research or instructional help.
Laptop Computers and Wireless Network Areas
Check out, return, and renew lap-top computers.
Thesis Binding
The Preservation Department binds personal copies of theses or dissertations for University of Iowa graduates.
Research and Library Instruction
Main Library RLI promotes the development of critical thinking and research skills, and supports research, teaching, and learning through our services and unique collections.
Cultural Center Liaisons
Contact one of the Cultural Center Librarians  for help with any of your library-related questions or needs.
Scholarly Publishing and Copyright Services
Learn about the changing scholarly publishing system and how you can participate in making your scholarship more freely available while retaining your copyrights.
Iowa Research Online
University of Iowa faculty, researchers, and students can contribute to this dynamic archive, from published articles in peer-reviewed journals to presentations, theses, dissertations, and unpublished papers.
Journal Hosting Services
Journals published by the University of Iowa can be managed and hosted through the Iowa Research Online repository.
INFORMATION FOR
Alumni
Most library services are available on-site
Independent Scholars
Independent Scholars are researchers not associated with the University of Iowa who will be here for an extended period of time and are sponsored by faculty or DEOs
Library Users with Disabilities
It is the mission of the University of Iowa Libraries to provide equal means to research for everyone who visits the libraries
Retired UI Faculty and Staff
Retired and emeritus UI faculty and staff are eligible for most library services
Students enrolled in a UI Distance Education Course
Reference assistance and consultation services as well as document delivery are available to students enrolled in distance education courses at the University of Iowa
UI Faculty and Staff at Oakdale Campus
Library delivery services are available for faculty and staff located at The University of Iowa Research Park, Oakdale campus
UI Post-Comp Candidates
Certain library services are available to post-comp (post-comprehensive examination) doctoral candidates enrolled in 000:002 Doctoral Continuous Registration
Visitors
Library cards and on-campus computer use only are provided to visitors at any of the libraries
