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UI Library Facts

Campus Libraries - We have EIGHT campus libraries. 

The Main Library contains the majority of print books and materials. We have books from literature, political science, history, and psychology and more. Also in the Main Library, is Special Collections and Archives, which contain rare and original materials. 

Subject Librarians - every major and discipline has a dedicated librarian who can help you find sources and materials for your assignment. Who is your librarian?

Library Guides - not sure where to start or need help finding the right database? There could be a guide for that! Librarians create online course and subject guides that can point you to the specific resource for your assignment or topic. 

RESEARCH DOESN'T HAVE TO BE HARD

The UI Libraries has a dedicated service providing evening research support, helping students develop and improve research skills and critical thinking. We offer the resources and assistance students need to become successful researchers.

Bring your assignment in or your research ideas and we will sit down with you to discuss where to start looking for sources using Library databases and how to find credible sources online. You can ask about citations, where to find newspaper sources, scholarly articles, and more. 

Drop in during our open hours located at the 1st floor Main Library Just Ask desk, Sun - Thurs. 5PM - 9PM or visit our website, www.lib.uiowa.edu/evening-research/ to schedule an appointment.