Library
About the Library
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!
Explore the Library
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.
The following resources offer a variety of library services for faculty and a guide to exploring open textbook options.
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.
Library Hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Sunday: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- See Holiday & Special Hours for interim hours
Reach Out
- Circulation: 319-398-5696
- Research: 319-398-5697
- Toll Free: 866-452-8504
The Iowa City Campus Library is located on the first floor of the Credit Center Building.
Library Hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- See Holiday & Special Hours for interim hours
Reach Out
- Circulation: 319-887-3613
- Research: 319-887-3612
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.
“Being from two hours away, I considered the community college near my hometown but decided against it after I saw Kirkwood. Campus really has the feel of being a larger university, but with smaller class sizes that I don’t feel like I get lost in.”
Lauryn Beeler,
Des Moines, Iowa