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Using the Libraries during COVID-19

The UI Libraries’ buildings are OPEN, although the hours and some services have changed. You must have an updated, valid Iowa One Card or UI Health Care Badge to swipe into the Main Library. HathiTust emergency access to online books ended 28 December 2020.

Refer to our COVID-19 page at lib.uiowa.edu/coronavirus for more info (Last updated: 15 December 2020).

UI Libraries and Coronavirus: Virtual hours

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All UI campus libraries and several library units are offering virtual hours. Get the complete list.

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