Library Services

Reference Services

In December artist Paul Lewsey exhibits his beautifully decorated boxes at the State Library. Click here for details about the artist. The library is open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M-F. For the location and a map, click here.

Feeling overwhelmed with information? Need a friendly face to help you focus your research efforts? The State Library can save you time.  For answers to quick questions and help with detailed research on any topic contact our references services.

Online Resources

Millions of full-text articles, links to targeted Web sites, and other information to enhance your report or presentation are available through the State Library's Online Resources page.

Document Delivery

The State Library provides document delivery services for state employees - free of charge. Others should contact their local public library.

• Document Delivery Service

Via e-mail or 515-281-6920

Find Publications

Looking for state publications? Find them in any format at the State Library.

• Iowa Publications Online

Find digital state documents

• State Library's Online Catalog

Find documents in all formats

For more information about these services and others click on the links to the left.