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Cowles Library Drake University

Research Tips

How do I find books in Cowles Library ?

Use the online catalog to identify the book you would like, and copy down its call number. The call number will start with one or two letters. Use those letters to figure out where in the Library the book should be:

Book Type Location
Call letters A - D First Floor, East
Call letters E - N Second Floor, East
Call letters P - Z Second Floor, West
Oversized Second Floor, West
Folio Second Floor, West
Reference Books (REF) First Floor, West
Remote Reference Books Tier Four
Government Documents (GOVDOCS) Tiers One, Two and Three
Periodicals 1992 - Present Ground Floor, East
Periodicals 1991 and before Ground Floor, West
Browsing Area for new books and periodicals Ground Floor, East

Librarians are always willing to help you locate books. Please ask for help at the Information Commons Desk.