Preparing for the future means first understanding the past. Indiana University's collections are vast and various, found across multiple campuses and venues, and encompassing more than 30 million objects that provide endless opportunities for new discoveries. To ensure these objects remain available to future generations, IU also invests deeply in preservation through programs such as its Media Digitization and Preservation Initiative and IU Libraries Moving Image Archive and through leadership provided by the university’s first executive director for university collections.
Caring for our history
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Wells Library open for limited access this fall; some reservations required
Some services will be online-only, and the library plans to offer up to 500 study spaces and computer workstations for reservation.
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Tap into your creative side for better well-being
New Healthy IU challenge involves art, music and writing to improve the mental and emotional well-being of staff, faculty and students.
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Bicentennial Oral History Project tells the story of IU through various voices
The collection explores different histories from IU community members to provide an accurate representation for future generations.
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Stereo recordings believed to be the world's oldest preserved at IU
The recordings, held in the Archives of Traditional Music, have been digitized by the IU Media Digitization and Preservation Initiative.
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Read quick updates about a no-contact pickup service at Wells Library, a study of COVID-19 impact on higher education and more.
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IU Libraries' virtual reference tools aid student, faculty research
Project research during the pandemic is being made easier with Zoom consultations, instant messaging and other virtual tools.
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Read about the U.S. surgeon general speaking at the School of Medicine's virtual graduation, Box migration pointers and more.
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Preparation pays off: IU Libraries offers expanded access to HathiTrust Digital Library
HathiTrust's Emergency Temporary Access Service makes digital, full-text versions of some books in IU's collections available to users.
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Librarians fighting COVID-19 pandemic with their best asset: Facts
During this time of uncertainty, a collection of IUPUI librarians are helping state leaders in government and health care find the truth.
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Read about free Wi-Fi in IU parking lots, archiving your coronavirus story, CrimsonCard changes, a new Employee Assistance Program and more.