University of Iowa Libraries

The University of Iowa Libraries is the largest library system in Iowa and 7th in materials expenditures among U.S. public research libraries (ARL FY17 data). The University’s Main Library, Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, 5 branch libraries, and the Law Library contain more than 5 million volumes. Administration Office Collection Management Diversity Statement Employment Giving to the Libraries History of the Libraries Locations, Parking & Hours News & Events Policies Code of conduct, food and beverages in the libraries, computer use and circulation policies as well as the Libraries’ privacy statement and links to University policies. Publications Mission Statement and Strategic Plan as well as the current and archived issues of the Annual Report and Bindings newsletter. Staff Directory Study Rooms and Lockers Tours The University Libraries maintains consortial arrangements with the Big Ten Academic Alliance, the State of Iowa Regents libraries (Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa), the Association for Research Libraries (ARL), the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), and the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI).