The Iowa State University Library plays a crucial role in supporting the academic and research endeavors of students, staff, faculty, and visiting agronomists. The library collection serves as a vital resource for the Department of Agronomy, catering to curriculum needs, teaching, and ongoing research. It encompasses a wide range of topics, including crop science, soil science, production agriculture, agricultural meteorology, and sustainable agriculture. Notably, it also supports interdepartmental agriculture-related programs, the university extension service, USDA staff, and visiting agronomists from diverse countries. The library’s overarching goal is to acquire and retain materials related to agronomy, with a strong emphasis on U.S. agriculture. Internationally-published materials are also included, albeit with less active acquisition.
Materials are chosen based on relevance, quality, currency, and diversity. Scholarly works and peer-reviewed journals take precedence. The collection comprises books, journals, electronic resources, audiovisual materials, and extension publications where appropriate. The library staunchly upholds users’ rights to access diverse viewpoints and multiple angles on controversial issues.
The Iowa State University Library remains committed to supporting the academic and research endeavors of the agronomy community by providing a comprehensive and relevant collection. The Iowa State University Library’s rich history and strategic collection development policies underscore its pivotal role in advancing agronomic knowledge and scholarship.
Phone: 515 294-0559
Email: lburras@iastate.edu
The library's collections and services are available to all ISU students, faculty, and staff and Parks Library is open to the public.
