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Emotional lessons in preserving the past

Home Media Preservation Day is an international event to create awareness of media preservation and the joy of rediscovering recorded memories.  The IU Newsroom talked to Natalie Oliphant McKamey, the Emeriti House liaison and program coordinator, who brought several VHS tapes to IU Libraries' October event.

Tips for how to save your memories
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2018-2019 Annual Report

The Lilly Library has anchored Indiana University’s vibrant arts plaza since its 1960 construction. Learn more about the upcoming Lilly Library renovation on page 8 of the IU Libraries 2018-2019 Annual Report.

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Themester Connection

Filmmakers love the theme of memory, and IU Libraries Media Services loves to share its extensive collection, available to all students, staff and faculty. Check out one of the many feature films exploring “Remembering and Forgetting,” this year's Themester theme.   Herman B Wells Library Media Browsing Collection includes nearly 11,000 DVDs. Borrow up to three items at a time for seven days.

Borrow one of these memory-themed movies