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Welcome to UIU’s Henderson-Wilder Library!

Our library staff is here to support students, faculty, and UIU staff in all areas of information and learning. We also welcome the public to browse and use our collections and archives.

Library databases and services are also available online for those students who are attending a center or studying online.

Library Announcements

Library Hours

View a calendar of Henderson-Wiler Library hours and events.

Contact UIU’s Henderson-Wilder Library

Offices, Staff and Social Media

Library Offices

Front Desk

Phone: 563.425.5261
Fax: 563.425.5271
Email:
[email protected]

Interlibrary Loan

Phone: 563.425.5261
Email[email protected]

Mailing Address

Henderson Wilder Library
Upper Iowa University
P.O. Box 1857
Fayette, IA 52142-1857

Staff

Library Director

Jeff Childs
Phone
: 563.425.5186
Email: [email protected]

Librarian

Katie Brooks
Phone: 563.425.5217
Email: [email protected]

Social Media

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Chat With An External Librarian

Upper Iowa uses LibChat, a service that allows students to connect with an external librarian, in order to better support students learning at a distance or studying outside of library office hours.

adult students working together in class

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Academic Support Services

Get the support you need for successful studies through tutoring or accommodations for a disability.

All Library Services

Henderson-Wilder Library provides many resources and services. Click on a service’s name to view the service’s full text.

Education Curriculum Lab

The Education Curriculum Lab contains K-12 textbooks, tests, and resource materials for use by education majors.

GEER Technology Equipment Checkout

UIU students enrolled at an Iowa location (or an online student living in Iowa) may check out a laptop for 1 term (16 weeks) or an iPad for 1 session (8 weeks). Supplies are limited and distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Shipping is available at the requester’s cost.

The Sensory Room

The Sensory Room, provided by Student Accessibility Services, is a therapeutic space for students with sensory issues to decompress and confront their brain’s negative reaction to external stimuli.

Information Literacy Sessions

Information Literacy Sessions are available to classes as well as individuals to learn how to use library resources.

Lamination Services

Lamination services are available. Please check with the library when your lamination will be able to be completed. The laminate is 25″ wide; the cost is $.08/running inch.

U.S. Government Publications Access

The Henderson-Wilder Library provides free access to U.S. government publications by housing a federal government documents depository.

The Kinney Room

The Kinney Room has an extensive collection of childrens’ and young adult books, including award winners.

Iowa Open Access Program

UIU patrons can use their library cards to borrow materials from other participating Iowa libraries through the Iowa Open Access Program.

Virtual Access Point Software

Iowa Workforce Development’s Virtual Access Point Software is loaded onto three public access computers located by the Circulation Desk for use by anyone.

Community Members and General Public

Community members and the general public are always welcome.