As Area Studies specialists, we strive to make specialized, individual connections between researchers, students, and library collections and services. Our team works to support and strengthen teaching, learning, and research by providing the collections, services, and environments that lead to intellectual discovery.
We are responsible for selecting library materials on and about Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. In doing so, we actively seek input from faculty and students. 
We offer in-depth reference and research consultations for researchers at all levels.  
We provide library learning experiences tailored to specific IU Bloomington undergraduate and graduate courses, and we work with instructors to gather relevant resources and introduce students to appropriate research methods.