It is the mission of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma to protect and enhance the health, welfare, and quality of life of its members within a framework of traditional cultural values and perpetuate and sustain our inherent sovereignty. It is the responsibility of the staff members, particularly, the historic preservation staff, to see that our policies, programs, and services sustain these values. The language, traditions, and cultural values are the back bone and foundation of our being.

• To be entitled to use the Tribal Library you must have a library card. The card is free of charge and enables easy and free access to the materials and computer lab.
• To be eligible to obtain a card you must be a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe.
• In 1998, the library started the "Iowa Collection" of books, photos, and materials on the Iowa tribe. Items included are photos not found in any other library or archival collection and hard –to-find articles and manuscripts on the Iowa.
• There are 5 Gateway computers in place for public use. Library users may hone their test taking skills and career skills with Kaplan’s ACT, PSAT, and SAT Prep course, Mavis Beacon’s Typing Tutorial, and Math for the Real World. A variety of games for all ages are available to entertain and teach computer skills at the same time. There is also a Resume Wizard that makes writing resumes easy.