Consultations
We provide free consultations for the public. We can meet with you to advise about the care and conservation of your books, family papers, photographs, and other paper-based materials. Contact Elise Calvi for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Local and regional providers of conservation and binding services
Sources of preservation supplies and information
Location
The Preservation Department is located in the E. Lingle Craig Preservation Laboratory in the Ruth Lilly Auxiliary Library Facility (ALF) at 2850 E. Discovery Parkway, Bloomington, IN 47408. Turn into the driveway where the sign at the road says "Ruth Lilly Auxiliary Library Facility."
Indiana University staff and student permit parking, visitor's spaces, and handicapped parking are available.
The Route 3 East College Mall / IU Health Hospital bus stops at the Hospital across the street -- about a 3-minute walk from our building.
Enter the door with the big "1" above. Once in the entry way, use the phone to your left to ring into the work areas. Select the button marked "Preservation" then press the "Call" button. A staff member will meet you at the door.
Main Contact
Elise Calvi, Head, Preservation - 812-855-8464
The Department's main number - 812-856-0991