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How to use online resources

This page provides an introduction to understanding and using available online resources from the Special Collections & University Archives at Iowa State University.

About CARDinal

CARDinal is a keyword searchable database of all archival material available in Special Collections & University Archives. CARDinal allows for multiple methods of searching and browsing, and makes it easier to see the connections between related collections. All finding aids can be searched here, and all new collections will be added to CARDinal directly.

Use CARDinal to Find Digital Resources

You can find digital materials by searching CARDinal. From the homepage, click "Digital Materials" in the top navigation bar.

Once you are on the page showing all of the digital materials, you can search in the "Filter Results" box on the right-hand side of the screen.

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Special Collections & University Archives
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403 Parks Library
701 Morrill Road
Iowa State University Library
Ames, IA 50011
515 294-6672
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