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Humanities & Social Sciences Graduate Student Guide

Iowa Research Online: University of Iowa Dissertations and Theses

Iowa Research Online (IRO) is the digital repository that "collects and showcases the innovative research, scholarship, and creative work produced by the University of Iowa’s talented faculty, students, and staff. Its purpose is to foster discovery and collaboration as well as demonstrate the impact of teaching and learning in Iowa and beyond." To search for dissertations, select "Dissertations & Theses" from the drop down menu in the search bar.

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Can I submit my research to Iowa Research Online?

UI faculty and researchers can self-deposit their scholarly work in Iowa Research Online. Anything appropriate for a CV is appropriate for inclusion in Iowa Research Online, though you must have the right to post any uploaded files. Deposits are reviewed by library staff. Upon approval, the records will be discoverable in Iowa Research Online, InfoHawk+, Google, and Google Scholar (full-text only).

To deposit your work, go to https://iro.uiowa.edu/, and click the Sign in button. This will take you to your Iowa Research Online account where you can see your profile and the works we already have in the system. Then click the ADD CONTENT button, fill out the form as completely as possible, and click Submit.

If you have any problems or questions, please contact us at lib-ir@uiowa.edu

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InfoHawk+

InfoHawk+, the library catalog, has access to print and digital dissertations completed at the University of Iowa. Use the Advanced Search option and select "Dissertations and Theses" from the Material Type drop down box to the right hand side.

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ProQuest Dissertations and Theses