For All Users
The below resources are available to all online users.
State Library Resources
State Library Online Catalog - Search for books, journals, videos and more from the State Library collections.
SILO Locator - Catalog of holdings for all Iowa libraries.
Iowa Publications Online - Online archive of Iowa agency documents for the public.
Iowa Heritage Digital Collections - Access to digital collections from a variety of Iowa cultural institutions.
State Data Center - Source for population, housing, business, and government statistics about Iowa.
Iowa Inventors Database - Find Iowa inventors & inventions from 1843 to 2009.
Other Resources
Brainfuse JobNow and VetNow - Resources for career services, test prep, software tutorials, and Veteran services including live support during limited hours.
WorldCAT - Catalog of holdings for libraries worldwide.
Code of Iowa - Composite of all permanent laws enacted by the Iowa General Assembly.
Catalog of U.S. Government Publications - Access to official publications from the Federal government.
For State Library Cardholders
The below resources require a State Library Card to access. Request a State Library Card.
Gale Resources - Package of databases covering a full range of academic and general-interest topics.
Opposing Viewpoints - Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints is the premier online resource covering today's hottest social issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana.
Chilton Library - Authoritative automotive repair covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years.
Books and Authors
Credo Reference - Combining authoritative reference content with a one-stop exploratory search platform.
Transparent Language - Complete language-learning system with flexible learning paths to over 100 languages.
ReferenceUSAGov is an Internet-based reference service for Government Agencies.
The State Library provides these ReferenceUSAGov databases from Infogroup:
- U.S. Businesses - 58 million businesses and 3.3 million closed businesses
- U.S. Consumers / Lifestyles listing 318 million individuals
ReferenceUSAgov for searching within the State Library
ReferenceUSAgov for remote users.
Foundation Directory Online - a research tool to help nonprofits find the grantmakers most likely to fund their projects.
FirstSearch - Information resource which includes the full text of magazines, newspapers and reference tools.
Digital Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps - Historical maps of 360 Iowa towns developed to identify fire hazards.
For Law Library Users
WestLaw - Premier legal research database; access is only available in the Law Library.
For additional information call 515-281-4102 or 800-248-4483 or email information.services@iowa.gov.