Library
Indian Hills Community College has two libraries — one on the Ottumwa Campus and one on the Centerville Campus. We provide services to all residents of our 10-county area, including Indian Hills students and staff.
In addition to the wide range of materials in our own collections, the interlibrary loan system allows access to items not available locally.
Computers and wireless internet access are available for public use on both campuses.
If you need assistance determining the most appropriate resources to use for your research projects or how to use them, please ask one of our helpful staff members. We are always happy to assist you.
Library Services
A list of all the services the library has to offer, including library policies
Hours of Operation and Contact Information
An easy to print reference of Library hours and contacts
Ottumwa Library
email:
phone: (641) 683-5199 or (800) 726-2585, ext. 5199
Centerville Library
email:
phone: (641) 856-2143, ext. 2237 or (800) 670-3641, ext. 2237
Research Tools
Research Tips
Helpful strategies for finding and citing the information you need
Library Catalog
Locate books and other materials here.
Tutorial: Print | Demonstration
Iowa Library Catalog
Find materials in libraries throughout the state of Iowa.
Online Library Databases
Abstracts and full-text articles are available on a wide variety of subjects
Interlibrary Loan Requests
Request materials from other libraries through interlibary loan.
Select: Article Request Form | Book Request Form
E-Books
Access electronic books through the online card catalog.
Tutorial: Print
Audio Books and E-Books through WILBOR
Download audio books and e-books to your computer or portable device.
Tutorial: Print
Library of Congress Call Number System
An explanation of the system we use to organize materials in the library
Magazine and Journal Listing
A listing of available periodicals
Material Purchase Suggestion Form
Submit a suggestion for Library to purchase books or other resources
Additional Resources
MLA Documentation of Electronic Resources
How to cite electronic sources in MLA format
Links to Other Libraries
A list of links to the websites of other libraries
Internet Resources
Links to other websites that may be helpful in your research
New Books
A list of new books at the Ottumwa and Centerville libraries
Composition II Handout
Library Handout for ENG 106: Composition II
Income Tax Information
A list of websites with income tax information
Company Research Resources
How to find out more about a company — helpful as part of a job search