"Mother" LibGuide
Copyright Warning
The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted materials.
Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or reproduction. One specified condition is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be "used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research." If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use," that user may be liable for copyright infringement.
Kirkwood Community College Libraries reserve the right to refuse to accept a copying order, if in its judgement, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.
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Quick Search
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 most information online through our Library WorldCat search, and through our online databases. Just have your k number and password ready to enter:
- WorldCat Discovery This link opens in a new window
- Why search here? A great place to start your research, WorldCat is an all-in-one search of the library's holdings.
- What's included? Kirkwood library books, ebooks, and article database content. Select "Libraries Worldwide" on the results screen to search books held by libraries around the country and the world.
We also deliver print books and interlibrary loan books to all of Kirkwood’s seven-county centers (Benton, Linn, Jones, Iowa, Johnson, Cedar or Washington counties). Follow the directions below to hold a book that's checked out, or deliver a book to a different location:
See our Center Delivery guide for even more information on services and resources for our off-campus students.
Find Library Resources
Choose from all library databases
- Database A to Z listView all Kirkwood Library subscription databases, alphabetical by title or browse by subject.
Search for articles
- Academic OneFile This link opens in a new window
- Why search here? Great source for peer-reviewed, full-text articles in a wide variety of topics.
- What's included? Journal and magazine articles in the physical and social sciences, technology, medicine, engineering, the arts, technology, literature, and many other subjects.
- Academic Search Elite This link opens in a new window
- Why search here? Dependable database with quality articles on a very wide variety of subjects.
- What's included? Magazine, scholarly journal, and some news articles on: computer sciences, engineering, physics, chemistry, language and linguistics, arts & literature, medical sciences, ethnic studies and more.
- CINAHL with Full Text This link opens in a new window
- Why search here? One of the best single comprehensive sources of nursing and allied health professional and scholarly articles.
- What's included? Hundreds of nursing and allied health journals included.
- Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new window
- Why search here? For a varied collection of brief essays that debate different perspectives on hot topics.
- What's included? Brief essays presenting a multiple perspectives or arguments on a single topic. Also links out to selected news and academic articles. Great for conducting research, completing writing assignments, preparing for debates, creating presentations and more.
- Oxford Academic Journals This link opens in a new window
- Why search here? To access a wide variety of academic subjects covered in high quality academic journal articles.
- What's included? A complete collection of articles from over 500 journals published by Oxford University Press, over 80 of these titles are open access. A wide variety of academic subjects are covered.
- PsycARTICLES This link opens in a new window
- Why search here? First stop for any research project related to psychology.
- What's included? Full-text articles from journals published by the American Psychological Association. Large collection of scholarly research journals.
Search for eBooks
- Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
- Why search here? For background information to get started on your research.
- What's included? Reliable encyclopedia and dictionary entries on a wide variety of topics. Includes articles from general and specialized encyclopedias, many images and audio files, and over 1,000 videos.
- EBSCOhost eBooks This link opens in a new window
- Why search here? Search a huge collection of academic ebooks all in one search. Get a depth of information not often found in articles.
- What's included? Close to 200,000 ebook titles from a variety of publishers, on a wide range of academic topics.
- Project MUSE eBooks and Journals This link opens in a new window
- Why search here? To locate scholarly works, especially strong in works about literature.
- What's included? Thousands of peer-reviewed digital books from major university presses and scholarly publishers and articles from over 600 journals.
Recommended research help guides
- Research helpThis is your guide for help in almost any aspect of the research process. Includes videos and tutorials.
- APA CitationsHelpful guides and tutorials on APA style citations
- MLA CitationsHelpful guides and tutorials on MLA style citations
- Evaluating Web ResourcesQuick guide on how to determine reliability of information found online.
- What Are Scholarly Journal Articles?Explains scholarly articles and peer review in plain language.
- How to find and use eBooksGuide on searching, downloading, and printing from library eBooks.
- Find Newspaper ArticlesSearch the Library's newspaper database plus find links to many other online newspaper sites.
- What is Plagiarism?Lots of help here on understanding what is plagiarism, how to avoid it, and Kirkwood policy.
Search journals by title
- Known journal title searchFind out if Kirkwood owns or has online access to a specific journal title.
- Journal title browseBrowse a complete list of all journals you have access to through Kirkwood Library Services.
Welcome to Distance Learning Library Services
Welcome to your online library! We are here to help you find the information you need and use it in your work. If you have any questions or need some help, just ask!
Local Libraries
Cedar Rapids/Marion area
Iowa City area
Belle Plaine area
Monticello
Tipton
Vinton
Washington
Williamsburg
General Writing Resources
- Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL)Includes resources and instructional materials to assist with a variety of writing projects.
- UNC Writing Center: ProcrastinationStrategies to deal with procrastination in writing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact us
- General questions: 319-398-5696
- Research help: 319-398-5697
- Text Reference: 319-774-6491
- Make a research help appointment
- Email: library@kirkwood.edu (research help)
Citation Guides
Writing your bibliography page and citing your sources correctly is essential when doing research of any kind. Always consult your instructor if you don't know which style to use, or if you're unsure of how to cite something.
- APA CitationsHelpful guides and tutorials on APA style citations
- MLA CitationsHelpful guides and tutorials on MLA style citations
Confidentiality
Circulation records and other records identifying the names of library users are confidential. By law the library is prohibited from revealing the name of any person who has checked out, requested, or used library materials, except to the person themselves.
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Database Access Temporarily Down
Attention library users:
May 9, 2024: Database access from off campus is temporarily down. Please use the Ask a Librarian chat for help in accessing materials for immediate need. Otherwise please try again later. We are working to get this fixed as soon as possible.
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