Searching & Borrowing

IU students, faculty and staff, persons affiliated with IU, residents of the State of Indiana, Big Ten Academic Alliance Scholars, and OCLC Scholars may borrow or check out library materials. Most library material may be checked out; notable exceptions include reference materials, periodicals, and some special collections.

Check Out, Renew, Return

Policies and resources for faculty, staff, students, Indiana residents, and outside researchers.

Request Materials (IU-owned)

Request and delivery services for IU Bloomington students, faculty and staff.

Interlibrary Loan (Beyond IU Libraries)

Request materials from libraries outside the IU system.

Off-Campus Access

Find tools for faculty, students, and staff to access library resources off campus.

Request Books by Mail

For users who are learning or teaching remotely.

Borrow as a Distance Student

Request delivery of books and articles through IU Libraries.

Borrow as a Visitor (Borrower's Card)

For Indiana residents and visiting scholars.