Library
Library Services
All updates to the library's current status, reference resources, and contact links can be found on the COVID-19 Updates page.
Kirkwood’s Cedar Rapids and Iowa City libraries offer a wealth of books, periodicals, and databases to support your studies. It’s everything you need, all in one place. Knowledgeable librarians are standing by to help you search, select, and cite!
Welcome to the Library!
Learn all about the services available to students and staff at the main campus library.
The Cedar Rapids campus library is located on the first floor of Benton Hall.
Fall Semester Hours:
- M-Th: 7:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Fri: 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Sat. (online only): 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Sun: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
The Iowa City Campus Library is located on the first floor of the Credit Center Building.
Fall Semester Hours:
- M-Th: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m (online only: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.)
- Fri: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Sat. (online only): 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Sun: Closed
Regional Centers Delivery
If you attend one of Kirkwood’s regional centers and don’t have what you need, don’t worry! You can request library materials such as books or DVDs from main campus to be delivered to your center.
Contact your regional center for delivery dates and times. If you request an article via Kirkwood’s Library Search, we will send it to your faculty/student email.
“I chose Kirkwood because of its great tradition in academics and athletic success, and also the beautiful Cedar Rapids campus. I love the positive atmosphere and environment everyday on campus, plus the teachers and staff actually care and show compassion.”
Gabe Lux,
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Library Resources
Looking for something to help with a paper, speech, or general research? You can find all of the online library resources right here at your fingertips.
Research Tools:
Find library resources and guides to properly conduct college-level research. Learn how to appropriately cite articles, books, and other materials.
Research Help:
Need a resource we don't have on hand? Kirkwood students, faculty, and staff can request materials from any library in our interlibrary system. Log in to your Library account with your k-number to get started.
Use these tools to take full advantage of Kirkwood's library resources. If you don't see what you're looking for, contact a member of the library staff to get assistance.
Meet the Cedar Rapids Library Staff
Arron Wings
Library Dean
Arron earned a B.S. (Criminal Justice) and J.D. from the University of Nebraska, and a Masters of Library Science from the University of Iowa. He is an avid bicyclist and lives in Iowa City with his wife and 2 dogs and 2 cats.
Andres Calvopina
Library Assistant
319-398-5696
andres.calvopina@kirkwood.edu
Born in Quito Ecuador, he came to Iowa for an exchange year in 2005 and it soon became his second home. Graduated from Simpson College with a B.A. in International Relations. Worked for an international oil and gas company in Houston for 2 years before coming back to Iowa and joining the Kirkwood Library staff in 2017.
Yolanda Hasler
Library Assistant
319-398-5696
yolanda.hasler@kirkwood.edu
Born in Mexico City, Yolanda came to the United States in 1967 where she worked in human resources for Montgomery Ward for 16 years. After this, she worked for Wal-Mart's human resources for 14 years. In September 2013, Yolanda began working in the Circulation Department of the library. Her favorite hobby is reading and she has a General Business degree which she earned in 1961.
Sarah Young
Department Assistant
319-398-5676
sarah.young@kirkwood.edu
Sarah earned a B.A. in art history from Lawrence University. She joined the Kirkwood Library as a library assistant in 2016 and became a department assistant in 2017.
Kate Schellberg
Digital Services Librarian
Joseph McKinley
Reference Librarian
319-398-5697
joseph.mckinley@kirkwood.edu
Joseph McKinley earned his MLIS from the University of Iowa, a M.M. in piano performance from The New England Conservatory of Music, and a B.M. in music performance from the University of Iowa. He enjoys digging into databases, computers, keyboards, video games, athletic activities, science-fiction and loves helping students gain new insights into research methods and tools.
Julie Petersen
Reference Librarian
319-398-5605
julie.petersen@kirkwood.edu
Benton Hall - Library
Julie holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a master's degree in Library Science. After all that was completed, she then earned an Associate of Science degree from Kirkwood. Before coming to Kirkwood, Julie worked many years in a corporate library. She enjoys opportunities for continuing education and is super excited to be working in the academic environment at Kirkwood where she can learn something new everyday and help others do the same.
Ryan Strempke-Durgin
Collection Services Librarian
319-398-5687
ryan.strempke-durgin@kirkwood.edu
Ryan received a bachelor's from Boise State University in English with a minor in Philosophy. He attended library school at the University of Iowa and obtained his MLS in 2011. Since then, he has worked at the Kirkwood Library.
Sarah Uthoff
Reference Librarian
319-398-5697
sarah.uthoff@kirkwood.edu
Sarah earned both her undergraduate degree in History Education and her MLS from the University of Iowa. In her varied career she has worked in both public and school libraries. She began working at the Kirkwood Library in 2003.
Jill Miller
Library Archivist
Jill earned a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Cincinnati, a M.A. in Library Science from the University of Iowa. She began at Kirkwood as a part-time librarian in January 1978, was circulation librarian from 1978-1984, instructional services librarian from 1984-1987, library director from 1987-1996, and college archivist from 1997-present.
Shelley Schultz
Library Technical Specialist
319-398-1240
shelley.schultz@kirkwood.edu
Shelley began working at the Kirkwood Library in March of 1986. She is the Library System Administrator in charge of maintaining the online databases and performing computer troubleshooting. She supervises and assists with cataloging.
Cindy Wiese
Circulation Coordinator
319-398-5899 x 4841
cynthia.wiese@kirkwood.edu
Cindy is the Circulation Coordinator at the Cedar Rapids campus library. She earned her B.S. in Elementary Education from Mankato State University. She joined the Library staff in 2005.
Lee Hartley
Library Associate
319-398-5696
lee.hartley@kirkwood.edu
Lauren Roberts
Library Associate
319-398-5696
lauren.roberts@kirkwood.edu