Does the Library participate in any consortial agreements?
The Library participates in a number of consortial licenses and joint purchase agreements. Many of these involve the other Iowa Regent universities – The University of Iowa and Iowa State University – or the consortia of which they are members. The Library also participates in consortial licensing of databases through the State Library and IPALS, the Iowa Private Academic Libraries group. The Regent libraries presently also are involved in the joint purchase of e-books from netLibrary. How can I make arrangements to donate books and other materials to the Library? All offers of materials gifts, or gifts-in-kind, should be directed to Katherine Martin, Head, Collection Management and Special Services. Contact the department at 250 Rod Library, phone 319-273-7255, on Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Rod Library accepts gifts of materials that the subject bibliographers believe will contribute to instruction, research, and general knowledge in the University community. The
