Online Resources for Libraries

The State Library provides Iowa libraries access to a variety of online resources and tools to enhance information access for patrons and support the important work libraries do. Some are provided at no cost to libraries while others use a cost share model or provide discounts for libraries.

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Federally Funded
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Bridges eLibrary

Bridges is the eBook and audiobook buying consortium for Iowa public libraries.

Federally Funded
District Support
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State of Iowa Libraries Online (SILO)

SILO offers resource sharing services, including the Iowa Locator, the statewide union catalog, and the SILO Interlibrary Loan System.

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State Documents Archive

The State Library maintains the official archive of documents from State of Iowa government and publications from state agencies.

Online Resources
Federally Funded

WhoFi

WhoFi offers a suite of online tools for library management.

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Federally Funded

Foundation Directory

Foundation Directory is a research tool to help libraries and nonprofits find the grantmakers most likely to fund their projects.

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Federally Funded

Brainfuse

Brainfuse is an online resource provider for homework help and tutoring, career services, veteran's support, and more.

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Federally Funded

OCLC FirstSearch

Online service that gives library and education professionals access to a rich collection of reference databases.

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Iowa Library Directory

The Iowa Library Directory is an online database for Iowa library information.

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Iowa CatExpress Consortium

OCLC CatExpress is a fast and easy copy cataloging solution, designed for any library that needs a streamlined tool for obtaining full MARC records.