Catalogs of other libraries

A catalog is the record of the holdings of an individual library (such as Quick Search on the e-Library homepage) or multiple libraries.

"One-stop" searching

WorldCat is a single, user-friendly database that includes catalog records from more than 33,000 libraries worldwide. It also offers a direct link to interlibrary loan (ILL) service. When you identify an item you would like to borrow, you can initiate a loan request by clicking the "ILL" button at the top of the page.

Other Research Libraries

• Center for Research Libraries is a specialized library in Chicago with an extensive collection of rare research materials.
• Greater Western Libraries Alliance provides links to the websites and catalogs of 32 research libraries located in the Midwestern & Western U.S.

Other Iowa Libraries

• Ames Public Library provides access to a wide variety of popular materials that may not be held by the ISU Library, such as car repair manuals and travel guides.
• Iowa Library Catalogs via SILO (State of Iowa Libraries Online) provides links to 600+ libraries in Iowa.
• University of Iowa Online Catalog (InfoHawk)
• University of Northern Iowa

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