Rod Library
Connecting You With Information and Resources
Located in the heart of campus, we provide you with services, resources, and spaces to meet your information and academic needs. Everyone is welcome here.
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Special Collections & University Archives
Collects, preserves and provides access to rare, valuable and delicate collections of books, manuscripts and institutional records.
UNI Museum
Serves an educational role and seeks to inspire critical thinking about world cultures and the natural world.
ScholarWorks
Collects, preserves and makes available the research, creative and scholarly output from the UNI community.
TEACH Studio
Supports UNI's Educator Preparation Program by providing collaborative workspaces and centralizing access to PreK-12 literature, curriculum, manipulatives, and technology.
Open Access Day 2025
TEACH Studio
- Collaboration between Rod Library and the College of Education and supports UNI's Educator Preparation Program.
- Provides collaborative workspaces and centralizes access to PreK-12 literature, curriculum, manipulatives, and technology.
Connect with your Librarian
Research consultations are held in a variety of ways, including in-person, online through Zoom or by phone. To schedule a meeting with a librarian, please visit Make an Appointment! Rod Library is offering consultations from librarians and Special Collections and University Archives.
New York Times
UNI students, faculty and staff can now enjoy free New York Times | All Access a fantastic resource to support school, work, interests and personal development.
News: Understand the world with original reporting from 1,700 journalists
- Games: Spelling Bee, Wordle, The Crossword and more.
- Cooking: Recipes, advice and inspiration for any occasion.
- Wirecutter: Independent reviews for thousands of products
- The Athletic: In-depth, personalized sports journalism.