To use the books in the Iowa State University Library, you need to come to the library in person. You can either come with a school group, or you can visit during after-school hours with a parent, guardian, or teacher. If you want to check books out of the library, a person who is at least 18 years old will need to purchase a Library Visitor Card.
Guests and alumni living in Iowa can purchase a Library Visitor Card for a fee.
All guests and alumni with an active Library Visitor Card can borrow
Library Visitor Card holders can only use online resources in the library or on-campus.
Library Visitor Cards can be purchased at the Main Desk. You must provide a valid in-state address where we will mail your card.
For more information on guest cards and policies, please see: Information for Guests and Alumni