Administration
About Us
Diane Dallis-Comentale is the Ruth Lilly Dean of University Libraries at Indiana University. The Dean, together with an experienced administrative team, manages the operations, finances, and employees of multiple library destinations on the Bloomington campus of Indiana University.
Administrative offices are located in the iconic Herman B Wells Library, on the second floor of the West Tower. To best access this area, use the stairs located on the West side of the main lobby. For elevator access, use the East Tower elevators to floor two and travel through Government Information, Maps and Microform Services to reach the Administrative office area, open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in summer sessions).
Helpful Resources
- About IU Libraries
- Annual Report
- About Herman B Wells Library
- Digital Screen Ad Guidelines
- Ad Placement Request Form (Digital Screen)
- Apply: Sam Burgess Library Research Award
- Appropriate Use of Public Access Computers
- Book Club Kit Request
- Contact Us
- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at IU Libraries
- Electronic Resources at Other Campuses
- Food and Beverage Policy
- IU Libraries Diversity Resident Program
- IU Libraries Diversity Strategic Plan
- IU Libraries Strategic Plan 2030
- Other Campus Libraries
- Our Hours
- Our Policies
- Parking
- Photography and Filming Policies
- Policy: General Behavior and Conduct
- Quiet Policy
- Recognitions: Faculty, Staff, Students
- Sam Burgess Undergraduate Library Research Award: Faculty/Instructor Nomination
- Statement from the Dean: Shouts for Justice
Our Team
Andrew Asher
Director of Organizational Research, Analytics, and Strategy & Assessment Librarian Associate Librarian
Michelle Crowe
Assistant Dean, Engagement, Strategic Partnerships, and Communications
Erin L. Ellis
Associate Dean for Organizational Strategy and Scholarly Communication Associate Librarian
Marion Frank-Wilson
Associate Dean for Collection Development, Archival Collections, and Technical Services Librarian
Latest Stories
- News
ALA recognizes Education Library design
The modernized and innovative IU Libraries Education Library is one of 12 highlighted in the national American Libraries magazine’s ALA Design Showcase - News
2024 grant advances social, digital equity
The American Council of Learned Societies announced the 2024 ACLS Digital Justice Grant Awardees, including the "Archiving Out of the Box" project to support co - News
Students seek wellness at Wells Library
In a student-focused partnership between IU Libraries and the IU School of Social Work, private wellness sessions led by advanced social work students use peer coaching methods to address issues of social isolation, stress, sleeping habits, time management, budgeting, and more. - News
IU is safeguard for America's Black history
Personal papers and recordings from both well-known and unsung African Americans are being digitally preserved at IU, under an agreement between IU Libraries, University Information Technology Services (UITS) and The HistoryMakers, a national non-profit organization dedicated to documenting African Americans’ significant contributions to American life, history and culture. - News
Library of Congress announces IU grant funds
On Jan. 17, 2024, the Library of Congress announced six awards for the Connecting Communities Digital Initiative. Indiana University was honored to receive fun - News
2023: IU Libraries Year in Review
IU Libraries takes a look back at key moments from our work in 2023. - News
Science meets Art with Morton C. Bradley Jr.
On February 15, two IU professors in math and drawing will highlight the geometric structures in Morton C. Bradley Jr.'s metal sculptures, currently on exhibit at University Collections at McCalla School and other campus locations. A public talk on February 29, given by Julie Ribits, Beverly and Gayl W. Doster Paintings Conservator at the Eskenazi Museum of Art, will describe Bradley's work and his significant influence on the science of conserving artwork. - News
Working for the weekend at Wells Library
The Friday Finish will be back at the Wells Library starting February 2, 2024. - News
The remarkable mind of magician Ricky Jay
The Lilly Library invites ne’er-do-wells, magicians, historians, and all who are curious to explore the life, research, and remarkable mind of scholar, actor, and magician Ricky Jay (1946-2018). - News
Black brilliance, innovation, and creativity
This Black History Month, join IU Libraries in paying tribute to the students, past and present, who bring Black brilliance, innovation, and creativity to Indiana University Bloomington. We offer a series of events, exhibitions, and collection features to highlight the contributions of IU's Black students.
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