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Cowles Library supports student learning and research skills. Our subject experts can guide you to the resources that are most relevant and useful to your research topic. To help get you started, or to take your research to the next level, schedule a one-on-one consultation with a subject expert.
We can also connect you to the most useful databases, journals, books, and other resources for your topic through our curated Research Guides, or lead you through the research cycle with our online Research Tutorial. If you need tools, techniques, and guidance to strengthen your study skills, we offer those, too.
As a responsible researcher and scholar, you need to cite your sources. Our guide to citation styles and recommended citation management tools will help you find, use, and manage references for your papers and assignments.
In addition to teaching our own courses, library faculty are available to teach information literacy skills in any course. We can tailor the topic to your specific needs, from getting started with the research process to evaluating online source to the ethical use of information. Visit our Information Literacy Expertise section or connect with your Librarian Liaison to learn how we can help.
We can also assist you with identifying and connecting your students to more affordable course materials. Streamline learning with Course Reserves by placing textbooks, articles, and multimedia resources on reserve, ensuring students have the resources they need to excel in your courses. Make college more affordable for your students by finding Open Access (OA) and Open Educational Resources (OER) textbook alternatives (we can help!).
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Use materials placed on reserve by your instructors
FastTRACBorrow books directly from other Iowa academic library partners
Interlibrary LoanBorrow material from libraries around the world
Request a PurchaseAsk the library to purchase books or other research materials
Drake history and Iowa political papers
Digital CollectionsOnline access to unique items from the University Archives
Featured CollectionsBooks, eBooks, and videos we highlight throughout the year
Other Campus CollectionsHandpicked by experts for your area of study
Research ConsultationSchedule a one-on-one session with a librarian
Research TutorialA guide to the research process
Librarians who specialize in your area of study
Citing SourcesFind, organize, and use your citations
Study SupportWriting Center, Speaking Center, and Tutoring
What we teach and how we can help in your courses
Library LiaisonsConnect with a librarian
Course ReservesPut material on reserve for your courses
Help with course material adoptions and textbook alternatives
OERExplore, adopt, adapt, and create open educational resources
Publishing SupportResources to help you publish your research
Detailed information about each of our archival collections
Harmful Content StatementRecognition of outdated descriptions and depictions that may exist in some archival collections
CollectionsExplore our unique physical and online collections
Exhibits & DisplaysSee what we're currently displaying and enjoy fascinating virtual exhibits
Information about visiting and using the Archives
Archives Teaching SupportInvolve Archives experts and incorporate unique materials into your courses
Purpose and mission of University Records Management
Collection PolicyPolicies governing the Records Management program
Donate & Transfer MaterialsProcedures for requesting transfer of records to us
Education & TrainingTools to help you better understand records management
FAQWhat we do and why
VisitHours, directions, and guidelines for your Archives visit
Contact & ConnectReach, follow, and support the Archives
Cowles Library faculty and staff profiles
News & EventsWhat's happening at Cowles Library
JobsStudent employment at Cowles Library
Where we are and when we're open
Alumni & VisitorsServices for Drake alumni and visitors
Navigate the library
Room ReservationsCheck availability and reserve a room
Computers & PrintingTechnology in the library
Library strategic initiatives and goals
PoliciesPolicies governing use of library resources, space, and services
Diversity, Equity, & InclusionLibrary support for diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice