This guide is a subject categorization of various databases that Cowles Library deems important to add to our collection of resources in order to better serve our faculty, staff, and students.
Information about borrowing, renewing, and materials available for checkout
Use materials placed on reserve by your instructors
Borrow books directly from other Iowa academic library partners
Borrow material from libraries around the world
Ask the library to purchase books or other research materials
Drake history and Iowa political papers
Online access to unique items from the University Archives
Books, eBooks, and videos we highlight throughout the year
Handpicked by experts for your area of study
Schedule a one-on-one session with a librarian
Librarians who specialize in your area of study
Find, organize, and use your citations
Writing Center, Speaking Center, and other Tutoring
Tools & resources to help develop your study skills
What we teach and how we can help in your courses
Connect with a librarian
Put material on reserve for your courses
Help with course material adoptions and textbook alternatives
Explore, adopt, adapt, and create open educational resources
Resources to help you publish your research
What we do and why
Hours, directions, and guidelines for your Archives visit
Policies governing use of Archives resources and services
Reach, follow, and support the Archives
Guides, tutorials, and library expertise to help you succeed as a scholar
Borrowing materials, finding a study space, locating services
Library services and support directed toward Drake Online and other off-campus students
Provide feedback or resolve a problem with the library
Resources and information literacy expertise to support your teaching
Cowles Library faculty and staff profiles
Student employment at Cowles Library
Where we are and when we're open
Services for Drake alumni and visitors
Navigate the library
Check availability and reserve a room
Technology in the library
Cowles Library mission and vision
Policies governing use of library resources, space, and services
Library support for diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice
