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Herman B Wells Library

The hub of the Libraries system on the Bloomington campus, Wells Library is home to our collections in the humanities and social sciences, as well as research and teaching support services for students and faculty.
A view of the Herman B Wells Library entrance
Contact info
libref@iu.edu
812-855-0100
1320 E. Tenth Street
Bloomington, IN 47405
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Plan Your Visit

Standing on the corner of Tenth Street and Eagleson Avenue, the two-towered Herman B Wells Library is one of IU Bloomington’s most iconic buildings—a bustling hub of research, learning and student activity.

The "stacks" in our East Tower are home to millions of books including our collections in the humanities, international and area studies, and more. The upper floors of the East Tower also offer many spaces for quiet study. On the main floor of the East Tower, students and faculty use the Scholars' Commons for reservable collaboration/study rooms, Circulation and the Reference Desk.

Across the lobby, students use the West Tower to access the Learning Commons for group study, Writing Tutorial Services, and Crimson Card services. This is the place to find a Makerspace designed for all students, staff and faculty.

On the ground floor you can find the Bookmark[et] Eatery, a Media School classroom, Media Services, the Black Film Center & Archives, and the Moving Image Archive with its state-of-the-art Screening Room.  

Check out the Wells Library Directory to the find the collections and services you need to begin, continue, or enhance your research journey.

 

Quick Links

Quick Links

Scholars' Commons (East Tower)
Learning Commons (West Tower)
Wells Building Directory
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Building Guide

Building Guide

Access to building from north (Tenth Street) and south (Eagleson Avenue parking). Parking available in Wells Library lot with IU Disabled Permit.

Bookmark[et] Eatery on the ground floor offers international and local dining options. 

Public computers are available at several workstations around the Wells Library.

Black/white, color and plotter printing available. 

Scanning services are available in the Learning Commons.

Class reserves are available from the Library Services Desk in the Learning Commons (West Tower). Loan lengths vary; most reserve items can be checked out for two or four hours.

Reservable by instructors to screen library materials for classes. Please contact Media Services, 812-855-1650.

West Tower floors 1, 4, and 5.

East tower floors 4-10, West tower floors 2-3.

Collaboration Rooms are available in Learning Commons and Consultation Rooms are available in Scholars' Commons. 

East Tower, Second Floor, Room 258.

Directions: From the Main Circulation desk, take the stairs or elevator to the 2nd floor. The room will be very close, along the right-hand side of the hall, across from the men’s bathroom. If you are walking on carpet, you’ve gone too far.  There is a blue nursing mothers’ symbol on the door. Email libadmin@iu.edu if you have any questions or issues.

How to Access: The room locks from the inside, so if the door is locked someone is using it. No key is needed.

A limited number of lockers are available for temporary use.