Non-traditional students and faculty have access to library services and research databases to help with class assignments.

Simpson ID: This ID card with a barcode label is required to access many of our services, including online databases off-campus.
      No ID? Call the Indianola DAL office (515-961-1614).
      No barcode on ID? Call weekdays the circulation office (515-961-1518).
      Long distance to Indianola? Call 1-800-362-2454 and the college operator will connect you.

Reference assistance: Ask a Librarian is available to answer any questions you have regarding library research and services. Faculty may request classroom instruction here as well.

Reference databases: EBSCOhost allows you to access full-text periodicals, newspapers and reference tools. A variety of news sources is accessible through America's Newspapers. Other databases are available.

Accessing databases: Information for accessing databases off campus from your home/office. Your barcode is located on your Simpson College ID card.

Borrowing resources from Dunn Library: Checkouts/Returns

Borrowing resources from other Libraries: Interlibrary Loan/Open Access

Information for faculty: Resources for DAL Faculty

Staff Listing and Contact Information: Staff