Virtual Resources and Research Support

This guide describes how to virtually access library services and research support.

Start Your Research

Research Essentials
Your guide to better understanding the college research process, including how to find books and articles, evaluate information sources, avoid plagiarism, and properly cite sources when you write.
Research by Subject
Librarian-created subject guides for in-depth research help on specific topics and assignments.
Databases A-Z and by subject.
Full list of databases the library subscribes to, including trial access. The list is arranged alphabetically as well as by subject.
Virtual Lab Access

Contact a Librarian

How do I access the print collection?

The collection is open and available for students and faculty to browse and select books. If you locate a book that you would like to check out, please proceed to the Help Desk where the staff will check the book out to you, no contact will be required.

Ebooks and Streaming Videos

Your first stop in finding an ebook or streaming video is to search Iona Worldca t. Enter a search term, then once you have a list of results, limit to Iona University Libraries and either ebook or evideo. You can also search individual ebook and streaming video databases that are listed below.

Streaming Videos
This link will take you to a list of databases that offer access to streaming videos.
Ebooks
This link will take you to a list of databases that offer access to ebooks, most of which are scholarly.
Project MUSE
Participating publishers provide free book and journal content on Project MUSE. Select "Only content I have access to" when searching.
Internet Archive
Provides access to digitized books, audio, video and images.
Project Gutenberg
An online library of ebooks in the public domain.

Is Interlibrary loan available to virtual patrons?

Interlibrary loan services are available for all patrons. Articles will be emailed to your Iona email account.. Please allow an average of 10 business days for books to arrive and be made available for pick-up at Ryan Library, articles may take an average of 5 business days. Requests for recently published textbooks are often denied by lending libraries. ILL services are subject to change at any time, please email the ILL office if you have any questions.

Visit the Interlibrary loan services page for additional information or use the contact information listed below.

Email: docdelivery@iona.edu

Faculty Library Services and IT Support

Faculty Library Services and IT Support has its own page designed to introduce faculty to the library resources available to them as an instructor and offers links to tech support for the various software programs we use at Iona to include Blackboard and Zoom.

Please visit the Faculty Resources Guide for valuable information on topics such as Copyright and Fair Use, Accessibility, and Open Educational Resources.