Open Access enables eligible Iowans to check out physical materials at over 600 participating Iowa public and academic libraries. As a result, Iowans have greater access to more library resources, more choices in library service and the convenience of using a library where they work, shop or visit.
FAQ - A list of frequently asked questions about Open Access and the rest of the Enrich Iowa funding programs.
Download an Open Access flyer and bookmark to promote the program at your library.
FY20 Open Access Program (For current fiscal year)
FY20 Materials - For transactions July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020
Open Access reports for FY20 are now available. Reports are due August 7, 2020.
Open Access online report for FY20 - Use the online report form to submit an Open Access report. You only need to submit a report if you have transactions to report for reimbursement. If you have no transactions, you do not need to submit a report. If you'd like a form to help gather data offline, use the Printable Open Access Report Worksheet listed below.
- Contracting cities list FY20
Contracting cities are also listed on the Open Access Worksheet, and on the Online form. This file can be used to see a complete list of all contracting cities, and cities that contain branches. This list can change over the course of the year, so check back frequently for any updates.
- Updated 8/16/2019 to add Struble - Contracting City
- Updated 9/19/2019 to add Onslow - Contracting City
- Updated 1/24/2020 to add Sandyville - Contracting City
- Updated 2/18/2020 to add Stout - Contracting City
- Updated 3/12/2020 to add Imogene - Contracting City
FY20 Agreements
- Open Access Terms of Agreement FY20
- For public libraries that are Tier 1 or greater.
- For college and university libraries - including Regents university libraries.
- Tier 0 public libraries and other types of libraries are not eligible to participate in Open Access as of July 1, 2017.
Updated 7/8/2020