Contact Us

Mailing Address

Rod Library - Distance Learning Services
University of Northern Iowa
1227 West 27th Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613-3675

Email Address

Telephone Numbers
Local Students: 273-2838
Toll-Free Number: (866) 207-9410
FAX Number: (319) 273-2913

Other Important Telephone Numbers

Library Hours: (319) 273-3617
Circulation Desk: (319) 273-2462
Reference Desk: (319) 273-2838
Youth Collection: (319) 273-6166
Art and Music Collection: (319) 273-6252
Continuing Education@UNI: (319) 273-2121 or (800) 648-3864

Reference Contacts

You may request reference assistance in several ways: by phone, mail, e-mail, or FAX. You may use the toll-free number to call the Rod Library (1-866-207-9410). When you call for assistance, please identify yourself as a UNI distance learner. At the present time, there are three areas in the library to help you with your reference requests.

If you need information related to our Youth Collection or children's literature you may contact:
Yolanda Hood, Youth Collection Librarian
Phone: (866) 207-9410 or (319) 273-2838
Ask to be transferred to 3-6167
If you need information related to Music and Art you may contact:
Alan Asher, Art & Music Librarian
Phone: (866) 207-9410 or (319) 273-2838
Ask to be transferred to 3-6257
Requests for all other subject areas should be addressed to:
Reference Desk Staff or Ellen Neuhaus, Rod Library's Distance Learning Services Coordinator
Phone: (866) 207-9410 or (319) 273-2838

Send FAX requests to (319) 273-2913, to the attention of the library's distance learning services.

Who to Contact During Breaks and Holidays

During interim library hours are usually reduced and the library is closed most interim weekends. The library is also closed on University holidays. During breaks and holidays, you should call the reference desk at (866) 207-9410 or (319) 273-2838 with your library questions. To receive the best help possible, make sure you identify yourself as a UNI distance learner and specifically ask for the back-up individual.