Most of Hardins electronic resources are licensed for use only for University of Iowa faculty, students, and staff or by any user who is physically on the campus.

If you wish to use a restricted electronic resource you may do so by :

1. Using the resource from any on-campus location.
2. Consulting a Hardin Library reference librarian who will be able to access the resource for you (full text of articles may be provided for a fee through interlibrary loan).
3. Consulting your local hospital or health science librarian who may have access to the resource.

Iowa residents and non-residents can apply for computer privileges which will all access to the Internet as well as the Libraries' online resources. Wireless access available to those 18 years old or older. Application requires a picture identification.

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 which can be completed and submitted via the Internet, or by using the chat service. There is no charge for these services.

Hardin Library staff members have access to scores of specialized indexes with which they can search the health sciences literature. Alumni can contact the Hardin Library to request that a literature search be performed on a topic of their choice or they may call the reference/information desk at 319/335-9151. Search results can either be printed and sent to the requestor's home address or e-mailed.