For Students
Loan Periods
- Most materials can be checked out for 2 weeks
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Reserve materials can only be used in the library, for up to 2 hours
Renewing Materials
- Renew materials for one additional loan period if no one requests the item.
- Contact us or renew online at My Library Account.
Recalls & Holds
- The Library does NOT hold books that are available.
- However you can request that a book be delivered to your campus or center if it is held at a different location. Contact the library to request this service.
- Contact us to recall an item that is checked out. Your request will prevent the current borrower from renewing the item. You will be notified when the book is ready for pickup.
Fines & Stops
- Overdue fines for most materials : 10 cents a day
- Overdue fines for reserve material: $1 a day
- Failure to return materials, or fines exceeding $25, will result in blocked class registration, graduation and receipt of transcripts.
Need library material off-campus? No problem!
Are you a distance student who can't make it to a Kirkwood campus or county center? No problem! Kirkwood Library Services is here to help, regardless of your location! You can access all of our online databases and ebrary eBooks 24-7, from any computer by entering your K-number and EagleNet password!
If you need print books or physical interlibrary loan material we deliver any of our library books and interlibrary loan materials to all of Kirkwood’s seven-county centers (Benton, Linn, Jones, Iowa, Johnson, Cedar or Washington counties). If you live outside of this area, please contact a librarian for further help by emailing library@kirkwood.edu or call us at (319) 398-5697. Happy reading!
Did You Know?
Did you know that the Library offer more than just books?
- Laptops to check out for for 4 hours' use inside of the Library.
- Media Stations that can play DVDs, VHS, and audio CDs.
- Copier & Printer: visit the Student Print Quota page for details on the cost.
- Study Rooms
- In Cedar Rapids, the rooms are are on a first come,first serve basis.
- In Iowa City, you can reserve the rooms for a two-hour period at the desk.
- Personal Assistance: Librarians with Master's Degrees in Library Science are here to help you find the information you need.
For Faculty & Staff
Loan Periods
- Most materials can be checked out for 1 term
Renewing Materials
- Contact us or renew online at My Library Account.
Recalls & Holds
- The Library does NOT hold books that are available.
- However you can request that a book be delivered to your campus or center if it is held at a different location. Contact the library to request this service.
- Contact us to recall an item that is checked out. Your request will prevent the current borrower from renewing the item. You will be notified when the book is ready for pickup.
- Visit the Faculty Services page to see the many different ways the Library can help you with your teaching needs, including locating resources, instructing students in research skills, collaborating with you on innovative approaches to creating research assignments, and more.
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