As the largest private academic library in Iowa, Cowles Library is a great home for Drake University students to learn and grasp concepts taught to them in the classroom as they continue on their paths to become their most well-rounded selves.
The library offers hundreds of thousands of resources—including books, audio and e-books, specialized databases, streaming services, news subscriptions, historical artifacts, and subject-expert faculty—for Drake students, staff, alumni, and the larger community. It also offers equipment that supports student learning like laptops for checkout, computers, and printers. Students and community members can find a team of librarians, trained in education and ready to guide them through the identification and analysis of Drake’s vast resources.
Cowles Library houses Drake’s print and digital collections and an impressive array of archives and special collections that ensure students and the public can learn from the rich history of Des Moines and the nation.
Your support will ensure continued access to this valuable learning environment and its many academic resources.
| Rank | State | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | IA | 12 |
| 2 | IN | 1 |
| 2 | PA | 1 |
