Welcome University of Iowa Health Sciences Alumni! We encourage you to take advantage of the many library services available to you. The guidelines below describe what resources and services are available to alumni and non-affiliated users.<\/p>\n
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need assistance.<\/p>\n
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The Hardin Library gladly admits onsite access to its print and online collections. No identification or authorization is required to enter the library and to make use of the books, journals, government publications, reference materials, or copying facilities. Click here to learn more about the library<\/a>\u00a0or call 319\/335-9151.<\/p>\n The John Martin Rare Book Room<\/a> is normally open Monday through Friday and is closed on University holidays. Because staff commitments may occasionally result in the Rare Book Room being closed, appointments are strongly recommended and may be made by contacting the Librarian at 319\/335-9154 or calling the Information Desk at 319\/335-9151.<\/p>\n Iowa residents who are not currently affiliated with the University may check out materials from the Libraries after applying for a borrower’s permit. Out-of-state residents who are members of the Friends of the Library<\/a> may also take advantage of this service. Employees of the Iowa City VA Hospital also qualify for a borrower’s permit.\u00a0 Application for a borrower’s permit may be made at the Hardin Library Information Desk or any University Library. For information on borrowing permits<\/a> or circulation policies<\/a>, please follow the links or call the Information Desk at 319\/335-9151.<\/p>\n Iowa residents and non-residents can apply for computer privileges which will all access to the Internet as well as the Libraries’ online resources.\u00a0 Wireless access available to those 18 years old or older.\u00a0 Application requires a picture identification.<\/p>\n InfoHawk<\/a> is the UIowa Libraries Online Catalog. This database reflects the holdings of the University of Iowa Libraries and can be accessed from any computer with internet connection.<\/p>\n Some of the electronic databases and journals available from the Hardin Library web pages are available for use by any user from any location. Most, however, are licensed for use only for University of Iowa faculty, students, and staff or by any user who is physically on the campus<\/em>.<\/p>\n If you wish to use a restricted electronic resource you may do so by :<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Journal Articles <\/strong><\/p>\n Books<\/strong><\/p>\n Databases and Other Websites <\/strong><\/p>\n Alumni and non-affiliates wishing to obtain photocopies of articles held at the Hardin Library may do so by completing a journal article request form<\/a> or by contacting the InterLibrary Loan Office at 319\/335-9874. Please note that there are charges associated with this service.<\/p>\n To obtain items not held at the Hardin Library you must use your local public or hospital library or contact a document delivery supplier such as one from the list below.<\/p>\n Please Note: These commercial suppliers are not affiliated with the University of Iowa.<\/p>\n Alumni should feel free to utilize the expert help of Hardin Library staff in answering reference questions. Reference staff members can be contacted by phone at 319\/335-9151, through the electronic reference form<\/a> which can be completed and submitted via the Internet, or by using the instant messenger service<\/a>. There is no charge for these services.<\/p>\n<\/a>Borrowing Privileges<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>InfoHawk Catalog<\/h2>\n
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\nScience.gov searches over 38 databases and 1,950 selected websites of US government information.\u00a0 You can also explore websites by topics such as disease, mental health, and health care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/a>Document Delivery Services<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>Reference Services and Mediated Literature Searches<\/h2>\n