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Virtual Event IU Libraries offers science fun at home
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In the News Herman B Wells is Library of the Year
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How-to Guide Reserving a (required) space to study
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COVID-19 Pandemic maps and how to read them
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Research Guide COVID-19: Public Information and Resources for Researchers
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Award celebration: Library of the Year
At the Herman B Wells Library a confetti toss helped mark the acceptance of a new designation: 2020 Library of the Year by the U.S. Government Publications Office.
Head of Government Documents, Emily Alford, accepted the award in a virtual presentation, assisted by a video congratulations by IU Provost Lauren Robel.
The award is on currently on display in the Library's lobby display case.
Fall 2020 Hours and Services
We are still, and always, here to help.
The IU Libraries' buildings open this fall will allow reservation-only seating for studying. Some services are appointment only, and many operations have been modified to adjust to the global pandemic.
Learn about changes to access to our collections and spaces, as well as how to quickly connect to a librarian who can help with your research needs.
Science Fest offers puzzling activity from Lilly Library
The trihexaflexagon is just one of Lilly Library’s expansive collection of unique puzzles. For Science Fest, Curator of Puzzles, Andrew Rhoda, offers a printable PDF and short assembly video to make your own. The puzzle strip you are about to assemble is called a trihexaflexagon—a hexagon with three faces. A type of folded puzzle, it reveals different faces or designs once assembled.