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Herman B Wells Library 1320 E. Tenth Street Bloomington IN 47405

812-856-4817

libcomm @ indiana . edu

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Michelle Crowe.
Michelle Crowe
Director and Media Contact
(812) 856-4817

The Communications Department directs a strategic communications and marketing program for the people, places and collections of IU Libraries.

Services and access offered through this department include:

  • Assistance to the media through access to subject-matter experts, photography assets to support journalists, and coordination of tours for journalists, campus visits and interviews.  Always available to journalists, please call the Communications Director directly.
  • Assistance to students and media who wish to use any library location to film any commercial, class assignment or execute a video project for social media.
  • Creative execution of print and digital materials supporting initiatives at IU Libraries.
  • Production of materials documenting the many ways IU Libraries is Turning Up the Volume, including the 2015 Annual Report  and 2016-2020 Strategic Plan.

Staff Directory

Michelle Crowe.
Michelle Crowe
Assistant Dean, Engagement, Strategic Partnerships, and Communications
(812) 856-4817
Anne Haines
Anne Haines
Content Strategist
(812) 855-0103
David Orr
Graphic Designer and Lilly Library Communications Coordinator
(812) 855-5639
Lindsey Schaffer
Lindsey Ann Schaffer
Event and Hospitality Coordinator
(812) 856-4746

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