Contact info

libadmin@iu.edu

Herman B Wells Library
1320 E. 10th Street
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN 47405
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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).

Our Team

Administration

Andrew Asher

Director of Organizational Research, Analytics, and Strategy & Assessment Librarian Associate Librarian

(812) 855-1609

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Libraries Human Resources • Administration

Jennifer Chaffin

Director of Human Resources

(812) 856-5407

Amy Cope.
Administration

Amy Cope

Director, Operations

(812) 855-6610

Michelle Crowe.
Communications • Administration

Michelle Crowe

Assistant Dean, Engagement, Strategic Partnerships, and Communications

(812) 856-4817

Diane Dallis-Comentale.
Administration

Diane Dallis-Comentale

Ruth Lilly Dean of University Libraries Librarian

(812) 855-5679

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Library Technologies • Administration

Jon Dunn

Assistant Dean for Library Technologies

(812) 855-0953

Erin Ellis
Administration

Erin L. Ellis

Associate Dean for Organizational Strategy and Scholarly Communication Associate Librarian

(812) 855-7743

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Collection Development & Archival Collection • Administration

Marion Frank-Wilson

Associate Dean for Collection Development, Archival Collections, and Technical Services Librarian

(812) 855-1481

Anna Marie Johnson
Administration

Anna Marie Johnson

Associate Dean for Research and Learning Services Librarian

(812) 855-9792

Christine Wagner.
Administration • Communications • Support & Giving

Christine Wagner

Stewardship Officer

(812) 855-1450

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Administration

Brian Winterman

Information Literacy and Assessment Librarian Associate Librarian

(812) 855-8165

Matthew Woods.
Administration

Matthew Woods

Office Coordinator

(812) 855-9296

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