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State of Iowa Libraries Online (SILO)

State of Iowa Libraries Online, also known as SILO, is a joint program of the State Library and the Iowa State University Library. 

SILO offers resource sharing services, including the Iowa Locator, the statewide union catalog used to locate library items, and the SILO Interlibrary Loan System to all types of libraries in Iowa. SILO also offers hosted services including DNS, e-mail, e-mail lists, and web hosting to any public library with a high-speed Internet connection.

For more information about any of the SILO services, including how-to guides and online manuals, click on the name of the service below.

PLOW Website Service
Iowa Locator
Multiple Copies for Book Clubs
Email Transition Resources
DNS Hosting
SILO Interlibrary Loan
Out of State ILL Request

SILO Support

State Library and SILO staff are available to assist librarians with troubleshooting. 

Your District LRT is an excellent resource for troubleshooting PLOW websites, the SILO ILL system and more.

Find your District LRT

You can also email the SILO Helpdesk:

Email SILO Helpdesk

Remote Support

Starting a remote support session will allow State Library staff to interact with your computer over the Internet. Staff will be able to see your computer screen and optionally take control of your keyboard and mouse. Staff will not have access to your computer after the remote support session ends.

Follow the instructons from your LRT to begin a remote support session.