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WFIU/WTIU News@WFIUWTIUNews8h
Lilly Library is hosting a pop-up exhibition for bird enthusiasts Tuesday afternoon. Full story: ipm.org/news/2026-10-19/lill…
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Pleased to co-sponsor the IU Archives pop-up exhibit next Tuesday (10/20, 12:30-2:30pm (HLS Atrium)) events.iu.edu/libraries/even… Early in 1922, the Indiana University Baseball team received an invitation to travel to Japan to play a series against both Waseda and Keio Universities...
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You've heard of STEM - what about GLAM? 🤔🎨 Discover the preserved history, communities, and creativity behind Indiana University campus's galleries, libraries, archives and museums (GLAM!) From the historic Lilly Library to the breathtaking Eskenazi Museum of Art, these IU-mission-focused spaces provide countless opportunities for visitors to explore the arts, history, and humanities of Indiana and beyond. 🔗Discover GLAM at IU: hey.iu.edu/utlga
This image shows a person standing in a brightly colored gallery space with vibrant, abstract art projections on the walls. The art includes shades of yellow, blue, and green. An Indiana University logo is visible in the lower right corner.

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This image shows a display of Indiana University sports memorabilia. It features various uniforms, including a red and white jersey with the number 34 and striped pants. There are also shoes, a warm-up suit, and a sign labeled "GG - MM EAST." The display is part of an exhibit with framed photographs on the wall.

ALT This image shows a display of Indiana University sports memorabilia. It features various uniforms, including a red and white jersey with the number 34 and striped pants. There are also shoes, a warm-up suit, and a sign labeled "GG - MM EAST." The display is part of an exhibit with framed photographs on the wall.

In a gallery space at Indiana University, a group of individuals sit on the floor listening attentively. In the background, there's an art installation with blue and yellow elements.

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October is National Medical Librarians Month! Visit the Medical Librarian Association page for more info about Medical Librarians and all the ways they help researchers and caregivers!! zurl.co/IpaLO
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The Wells Library will be open regular hours Friday and Saturday, but other libraries on campus may be closed one or both days due to Fall Break. Check libraries.indiana.edu/hours for details, and have an excellent Fall Break!
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ALT Exterior view of a corner of the Wells Library with a blue sky and a tree in orange autumn foliage. Text reads "Fall Break Friday, October 9, 2026. The Wells Library will be open regular hours. Other libraries on campus may be closed. Check libraries.indiana.edu/hours."

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Abdirizak Hashi
@AbdiAbdinurSep 29
The Indiana University Herman B Wells Library has been collecting Somali materials since 1870s. It’s considered one of the top three in the world. The collection includes books and monographs, print materials, audiovisual materials, digital materials, microforms, and manuscript materials, among other materials. The collection is housed within the African Studies Collection at the library.
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Abdirizak Hashi
@AbdiAbdinurSep 27
The Indiana University Herman B Wells Library has been collecting Somali materials since 1870s. Every time I visit the library, I find new books, materials.
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Abdirizak Hashi
@AbdiAbdinurSep 26
Indiana University—Herman B Wells Library Map Collection. Halkan waxa aan ka soo helay illaa 4 map, oo mudnaan weyn u lahaa dacwaddii badda. Waxa aan la wadaagey Eng. Saalixi (AUN)
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Abdirizak Hashi
@AbdiAbdinurSep 26
Indiana University—Herman B Wells Library. This library has one of the World’s largest collections of Somali materials.
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A Liaison Librarian position is currently open at IU School of Medicine's Ruth Lilly Medical Library! Applications accepted through October 26! Read more and find out how to apply at: zurl.co/xmzhr #RLML #IUmedschool
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In order to get our renovation done, unfortunately the Wells Library will have to be CLOSED Friday, August 14 through Sunday, August 16. We're sorry for any inconvenience! We look forward to seeing you next week.
Exterior view of the Wells Library. Text reads "The Wells Library will be CLOSED Friday, August 14 through Sunday, August 16 for necessary renovation work."

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In order to complete the maintenance/renovation work, the Herman B Wells Library will need to close again this coming weekend, Saturday & Sunday, August 15 & 16. We apologize for any inconvenience!
IU Libraries@iulibrariesAug 6
The Herman B Wells Library will be CLOSED on Saturday and Sunday, August 8-9, for necessary maintenance.
Exterior view of the Wells Library as seen from 10th Street. Text reads "The Wells Library will be CLOSED Saturday & Sunday, August 8-9."

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The Herman B Wells Library will be CLOSED on Saturday and Sunday, August 8-9, for necessary maintenance.
Exterior view of the Wells Library as seen from 10th Street. Text reads "The Wells Library will be CLOSED Saturday & Sunday, August 8-9."

ALT Exterior view of the Wells Library as seen from 10th Street. Text reads "The Wells Library will be CLOSED Saturday & Sunday, August 8-9."

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IU Bloomington
@IUBloomingtonJul 30
300 posters, 500 photographs and 1000 copyright cards…also a Picasso. There is a lot to discover in the Library of Congress (@librarycongress). Hear from three current and former @IULuddy students, who shared their experiences as Junior Fellows at the library and some of the cool things they found: hey.iu.edu/urRoi
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WFIU/WTIU News@WFIUWTIUNewsJul 10
People attending the National Puzzlers’ League convention at the Lilly Library this week work puzzles of many different shapes and sizes. Each one has a different path to the solution. @IVesperini Read more: ipm.org/news/2026-07-09/puzz…
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We are happy to welcome puzzlemaster and IU alumnus Will Shortz, and all the other puzzlers attending this week's convention, to the @IULillyLibrary!
IU Bloomington
@IUBloomingtonJul 7
IU welcomes back the "philosopher of puzzles," alumnus Will Shortz, the very first graduate of his own Individualized Major Program in enigmatology, the science of puzzles. 🧩 Since graduating in 1974, he has been the crossword editor for the New York Times, Puzzlemaster for NPR’s “Weekend Edition Sunday,” editor of Games magazine, and director of the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. Shortz makes his way back to campus this week for the National Puzzlers’ League convention, an annual event that brings together puzzle enthusiasts to meet and solve intricate puzzles. 🔗Learn more about Shortz and this unique convention in this story from Indiana Public Media: hey.iu.edu/urj0S
Will Shortz in academic regalia waves while holding a ceremonial staff at a graduation event. Banners in the background display insignias and "Indiana University.

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How Interactive Workshops Kickstarted OER Creation During Summer Sprint  | IU Libraries Blogs ift.tt/o7X9hAl

How Interactive Workshops Kickstarted OER Creation During Summer Sprint 

Creating Open Educational Resources (OER) can feel like a daunting task. From understanding open licensing to navigating publishing platforms and designing accessible materials, the process often...

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Have a safe and happy Independence Day, Hoosiers!
Exterior photo of the Wells Library against a blue sky, with red and white fireworks graphics on a blue background surrounding the photo. Text reads "All libraries on campus will be CLOSED Friday & Saturday, July 3-4, for the Independence Day holiday.

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Joe Hren@Joe_HrenJun 26
Breaking Away screenwriter’s papers come to IU Archives ipm.org/news/2026-06-25/brea…

Breaking Away screenwriter’s papers come to IU Archives

Steve Tesich's papers comprise five boxes, holding more than 50 of Tesich’s plays, screenplays and novels with accompanying newspapers and photos. The collection can be viewed by appointment.

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IU Bloomington
@IUBloomingtonJun 23
The IU Center on Representative Government recently held a professional development workshop on the Bloomington campus, where Indiana teachers were inspired by American treasures, like one of the remaining copies of the Dunlap Broadside — the first version of the Declaration of Independence that was printed by John Dunlap on the night of July 4, 1776, cared for by the Lilly Library and the @eskenazimuseum. Learn more about the workshop and historic treasures right here at IU: hey.iu.edu/uqO5p
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