The library is a welcoming and inclusive environment that provides access to services and resources for learning. Located in Benton Hall, the library is open daily during the academic year, with reduced hours during holidays and the summer semester. Online access to electronic resources is available 24/7.
We have guides for every step of your research, from topic ideas to resource citations.
The Library offers a wide variety of services just for faculty. If you don’t see what you need here, please ask!
The library is located on the first floor of Benton Hall.
May 18 – June 25
Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday – Sunday Closed
June 29 – August 7
Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday – Sunday Closed
See Full Calendar for holiday and interim hours.
Reach Out
If you attend one of Kirkwood’s regional centers and don’t have what you need, don’t worry! You can request library materials 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.

“Amy Clancy is my favorite professor. She teaches microbiology, and even though that’s not my major anymore, I stayed in the class because she’s fun, spunky, and wants us to succeed. She gives you everything you need to do well.”
Kimberly Clarahan,
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Library
152 Benton Hall
319-398-5696
library@kirkwood.edu