InfoHawk+ is the public interface to search the UI Libraries catalog, including our book and media collection, ebooks and journals titles, plus some of our most used and useful databases. You can find the books we own and the journals we subscribe to, but you can also find articles through some of our database subscriptions. 

What is included in InfoHawk+?

• The UI Libraries catalog

• Some but not all research databases and ebook packages, covering  nearly 1 billion records.

• Books and other material reserved for specific courses.

• Any webpages listed on our website or guides pages

• Iowa Research Online

• Iowa Digital Library

• Finding aids for Archives and Special Collections

• Catalog holdings of other Iowa colleges and Universities (Drake University, University of Northern Iowa, Wartburg College, Hawkeye Community College, Iowa State University, Grand View College, St. Ambrose University, and Grinnell College)

Use the tutorials below for guidance or ask a Librarian to learn more. 

You can find books and other print materials in InfoHawk+ from the front page of the UI Libraries' Website. Simply type in the title in the basic search box or to browse books, type in a basic topic or keyword, then select books under "resource type" on the left. You can also try adding a subject to your search, such "literature" or "fiction".

Watch this simple VIDEO on how to find books through InfoHawk+. 

Advanced Search

Using the Advanced Search in InfoHawk+ will also help to better find exactly what you're looking for. Type in a genre you wish to read. For example, fantasy. In the dropdown menu where it says any field, select subject. Under material type, select books. You can also narrow which UI Library you wish to search within. Select Main Library, as Main contains majority of fiction books. Now you should see a list of fantasy books show up. View the example below.