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About the DRL
The Disability Resource Library (DRL) is a resource for people of all ages with disabilities of all kinds. It is also a resource for families, and for the service providers with whom they work.
DRL collections focus on information for, by, and about people with disabilities. Materials come in a variety of formats -- books, videos, training curricula, software, and audiotapes. About 60% of the materials you'll find in the DRL are not found in any other SILO (State of Iowa Library Organization) library. You can borrow materials in person or by mail.
Resources in the DRL go beyond print and electronic materials. You also have access to:
- Reference materials
- Research assistance from experienced staff
- Access to the Internet, as well as to databases of the libraries at the University of Iowa
- Booklets, brochures, and files of current information
on a wide range of disability-related issues.
Disability Resource Library
Center for Disabilities and Development
100 Hawkins Drive, Room 311
Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1011
800-272-7713 (toll-free, voice)
877-686-0032 (toll-free, TTY)
319-356-1345 (local)
319-356-1343
Email us at:
disability-library@uiowa.edu
The DRL is open: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Materials in the DRL Catalog are available on three-week loan to individuals and agencies in:
- Iowa
- Illinois
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- South Dakota
- Wisconsin
Up to four items can be checked out at a time.
Reserving materials - If materials are already
checked out, we will let you know and tell you the earliest date they will be
available. You may also check out materials for use at a future date. We will
reserve them and send them to you at that time.
The DRL offers resources with an annual subscriptions, per-item-fee, or free-of-charge to:
- Individuals with disabilities and members of their families
- Centers for Independent Living
- University of Iowa staff and students
Annual Subscription - A $100 annual subscription fee entitles agencies or organizations to unlimited use of the DRL materials during the fiscal year. The subscription fee is prorated to $50 at mid-year. Contact the DRL for more information.
Per-Item-Fee - Resources can also be checked out for a per-item fee:
- $ 5 per book or audiotape set
- $10 per videotape or slide/tape set
- $25 per training package
