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Support & Giving

Our team connects alumni and other friends of IU Libraries with opportunities to support student success and faculty excellence.
Contact info
Christine Wagner.
Christine Wagner
Stewardship Officer

libadv@iu.edu

Wells Library 232
1320 E. Tenth Street
Bloomington, IN 47405-3907
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About Us

"The people of IU Libraries inspire and empower students and faculty to excel in innovative research and creative activity, outstanding teaching and publishing, and deep, reflective learning." This is the guiding mission of Indiana University Libraries. Donors help us make that mission statement a reality every day with lively engagement, valued relationships, in-kind gifts, and monetary donations, big and small. 

There are many different ways to give to IU Libraries. You can give a monthly donation or an annual contribution. There are gifts fulfilling a pledge or one-time only "just because" gifts. In addition, you can do estate gifts or gifts of securities.  

Please reach out to our staff for details and more help.

 

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Funding Priorities

Learn more about our current needs and ways you can help support all areas of IU Libraries. Every act of philanthropy supports our mission.

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Fellowships, Scholarships, Awards

Interested in the ways IU Libraries awards outstanding work and gives experiential opportunities? 

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Resources for Alumni and Friends

Many of the IU Libraries’ resources are available to anyone, anywhere in the world. Find those resources here!

Helpful Resources

Our Team

Christine Wagner.
Administration • Communications • Support & Giving

Christine Wagner

Stewardship Officer

(812) 855-1450

cwagner@iu.edu

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