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INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Bloomington
Libraries

Where research fuels discovery

Explore one of the largest, best, and most innovative library systems in the nation. IU Bloomington’s libraries are open to the entire IU community and all Indiana residents, offering the online tools and expert staff you need to find exactly what you're looking for.

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Students walk together along a tree-lined path near Herman B Wells Library on campus.

The Herman B Wells Library

More than two million visitors per year access our iconic Wells Library, making it one of the most heavily used academic spaces on campus. Its two limestone towers house millions of materials and much more.

  • Two people examine archival materials displayed on a table inside Lilly Library.

    Lilly Library

    The New Testament of the Gutenberg Bible. George Washington’s letter accepting the U.S. presidency. The world’s largest collection of mechanical puzzles. These are just a few of the millions of rare books, manuscripts, and other items in IU’s Lilly Library.

Explore more library resources across campus

IU Bloomington is home to a vast network of specialized libraries, archives, and research spaces. Here is a look at a few of those resources, showcasing the unique collections, expert support, and tools ready to elevate your academic work and projects.

  • Student studies on a laptop inside the IU Bloomington Learning Commons.

    Learning Commons

    A collaborative, technology‑rich space inside Wells Library offering tutoring, writing help, and academic support services.

  • Two students meet at a table with laptops inside the Scholars’ Commons.

    IU Scholars’ Commons

    A research‑focused environment providing consultations, workshops, digital scholarship support, and access to advanced tools and expertise.

  • Close-up of historical posters and programs related to civil rights music.

    Archives of Traditional Music

    One of the largest university-based ethnographic sound archives in the country, featuring recordings, fieldwork materials, and cultural documentation from around the world.

  • Person speaks with an attendee at the Black Film Center and Archive display celebrating Black History Month.

    Black Film Center & Archive

    The first archive dedicated to preserving Black cinema history and inspiring its future, using physical artifacts, papers, ephemera, and screenings to center the work of Black filmmakers and scholars.

  • Archival materials reviewed at a table while two individuals stand nearby in an office at the Kinsey Institute.

    Kinsey Institute Library and Collections

    A resource supporting scholarly research on sexuality through publications, data materials, and art, including artifacts dating back 2,000 years.

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