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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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.
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Need an escape? Explore IU's art collections and museums from home
Be inspired by the arts while practicing social distancing. Check out IU's online exhibits, virtual tours and streaming performances.
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Read about the updated 'Hidden Hoosiers' exhibition at the IMU, a Luddy School professor's Bug Bounty award and more.
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Newly launched Collections Online increases access to Eskenazi Museum of Art's works
The first phase of the online database includes pictures and descriptions of 500 items from each of the museum's curatorial areas.
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Grow your gardening skills on campus
Winter is nearly over, and spring is almost here. There's no better time to plan your gardening-related activities.