Dunn Library
Information literacy skills are key in a journey of lifelong learning
Collections, expertise, partnerships and research spaces to boost academic and personal discovery
We know that your studies extend far beyond the classroom. Dunn Library is a hub of academic resources, study spaces and support services that guarantee you have a seamless learning experience.
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Library resources
Our library is both physical and virtual. It’s a wealth of in-person, online and print resources. We’re ready to help you navigate the ever-changing world of information.
Digital Archives
View publications of The Simpsonian, The Zenith Yearbook, Simpson Magazine and more, dating back to 1870.
Search the ArchivesArchives and Special Collections
Joseph W. Walt Research Library & College Archives, George Washington Carver Collection and Campus and Facilities History
Learn moreResearch Guides, Videos & How-Tos
Use LibGuide to search dozens of resources, research guides and databases.
Search LibGuidesFor Faculty
Information for the Simpson Faculty teaching traditional, online and hybrid courses.
Search resourcesSimpson now offers Libby
Libby is a free app that allows users to borrow and access digital audiobooks, ebooks, and magazines from their local public library. In Simpson’s case, Libby provides access to MOBIUS, an open source consortium with a catalog of over 29 million items.
Meet the Library Staff
Cyd Dyer
- College Librarian
- Archivist
- Professor
Liz Grimsbo
- Research Librarian
Terry Trunnell
- Acquisitions and Access Services Manager
Jill Brangers
- Resource Access Coordinator
What we're all about
About Dunn Library
The library was completed in 1964 and named in honor of Rex A. Dunn, a Simpson alumnus. A major remodel was completed in 2023; the building reopened in 2024.
The first floor houses The Center for Academic Resources (CARs), TRiO Student Support Services, the Teacher Education Department, and the Curriculum Lab. The second floor includes the Research Assistance Center, Library Services desk, and physical collections (books, journals, scores, and DVDs); e-books, e-journals, and many e-resources are available through the library’s website.
Special Collections houses an Antebellum South collection, along with Asian art books and the Lehmann Collection of Ancient Pottery. Dunn also features group study rooms, individual carrels, and other collaborative spaces. The third floor includes quiet collaborative spaces and the Walt Research Library & Simpson College Archives. The first library building, the Carnegie Library located by Mary Berry Hall, was completed in 1907 with Carnegie funds and was taken down in June 2014.
Mission
Dunn Library enhances the Simpson learning experience through collections, expertise, partnerships, and research spaces that inspire the community to achieve academic and personal discovery.
Vision
Dunn Library leads Simpson College in the development of a confident information literate community for a journey of life-long learning.
Collaborations in Iowa & beyond
Annual Report
Have questions? We're here to help.
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