New Student Library Orientation

Welcome to Iona University Libraries

Good to Know about Iona Libraries

Librarians are available to assist you with your research and navigating library resources and services virtually via Connect with a Librarian and are available for in-person research consultations. The Research Desk is located in Ryan Library, Research Support hours are found on the hours page.
Visit the subject Research Guides, providing you with resources and search considerations for subjects taught at Iona University.
Research Essentials is your guide to conducting research at Iona University. This guide covers the research process from selecting a topic to citing your sources.
Throughout the year, librarians host workshops discussing various research skills and tools. We hope you join us!
Iona University subscribes to over 200 databases. These databases provide access to hundreds of thousands of articles, eBooks, videos and data, covering every discipline for every course.
The search bar on the libraries’ home page allows you to discover books, articles, and electronic resources in the Iona collection and the collections of libraries all over the world. Use this tool in addition to our databases.

If Iona University Libraries does not own a resource, you can often borrow the resource through Interlibrary Loan at no cost, expanding your research potential exponentially.

Currently enrolled Iona students are eligible for a free New York Times digital subscription. Activate your NYT account to stay informed of the daily news cycle, supporting your learning as a University student.

Sign up and explore RefWorks. RefWorks is a citation manager that also helps you collect and manage your research.
Iona Libraries subscribes to streaming video platform Kanopy and Flipster Digital Magazines, allowing you to explore personal interests in addition to course topics.
Check to see if the libraries have your book on reserve. Course Reserve materials can be checked out for two hours at a time or longer.
Reserve a group study room in Ryan Library. Availability and instructions are located on the Group Study Room procedures page.
Keep up with new additions to the collection by visiting our New Library Acquisitions page.
Expand access to resources, sign-up for a New York Public Library digital card. It's available to anyone studying, living or working in NY State.
The libraries’ hours are found on the Libraries homepage and are posted outside of both Ryan and Arrigoni Library. We hope to see you soon!