IUI University Library

Registration is now open for the 4th Annual Indiana Libraries & Literacy Symposium, hosted by University Library. This year’s symposium focuses on S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) literacy and offers a full day of hands-on workshops and opportunities to network with professionals from across the state. Librarians, educators, and community partners from public, school, and academic settings are invited to join us to explore creative, STEAM-focused approaches to literacy and learning. Attendees will leave with practical ideas, new connections, and inspiration to bring back to their communities.

We hope you’ll join us for this engaging and collaborative event. Registration is FREE and all meals are provided for FREE.

Learn more about the Symposium and RSVP here: https://library.indianapolis.iu.edu/events/indiana-library-symposium.

Here is your friendly reminder Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is open all summer and we’d love to hear from you. Email us at [email protected] with any questions you have.

Achievement Unlocked!

That’s a wrap on the 3rd Annual Indiana Libraries & Literacy Symposium!

From VR experiences to brainstorming sessions, librarians and literacy advocates from across Indiana came together to explore how gaming and play can transform learning. Thank you to all who joined us in leveling up literacy and building a more playful, connected society.
We can’t wait to press play again in 2026. See you next year!

Calling all current & former residents of Indianapolis, educators, history lovers, genealogists, and archivists! Did you know that University Library has a Distinctive Collections department consisting of our Ruth Lilly Special Collections & Archives; digital collections; and Herron Art Library Artists’ books collection.

As an academic & community library, our collections are available to all at no cost and they feature images, documents, artifacts related to various organizations including but not limited to:
• Conner Prairie
• Flanner House
• National FFA
• Crispus Attucks Museum
• Indiana State Fairgrounds
• Indianapolis Motor Speedway
• Jungclaus-Campbell Co.

You may access our collections at:
https://library.indianapolis.iu.edu/collections?title=&field_collection_subject_target_id=All&field_collection_format_target_id=All

If you would like to support this work, you may do so at
https://give.myiu.org/iu-indianapolis/I320015691.html .

Thank you in advance for your support!!!

Congratulations to Dr. Frances Huehls our 2025 Spirit of Philanthropy honoree. Her lasting impact on IU and global philanthropy is truly inspiring. We're proud to celebrate this well-deserved achievement!

Press Play!

Join us for a game-changing day of exploring how gaming and play can transform literacy, learning, and educational spaces!
Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: IU Indianapolis Campus Center Room 450

The Indiana Libraries and Literacy Symposium is a FREE symposium full of engaging sessions, hands-on VR experiences, and innovative strategies to integrate gaming into your field! Plus, attendees earn 3 CEUs for attending!

Don’t miss out! Register now and get ready to play, learn, and connect!
https://library.indianapolis.iu.edu/events/indiana-library-symposium

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It's Women's History Month and next week on Wednesday, March 26th from 12:30-2:30 pm we'll be at the Herron Art Library!

Come join us at this event to edit Wikipedia articles about Indiana women artists. For more information and to RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indiana-women-in-arts-edit-a-thon-tickets-1276440741619?aff=oddtdtcreator

Note: All are welcome! No prior experience editing Wikipedia needed.

Missed our powerful discussion on the history of Indiana Avenue? The recording is now available!
Dive into the stories of this once-thriving Black neighborhood and explore how archives preserve the voices of displaced communities. Don't miss this chance to learn from historians and IU Indianapolis alumni as they bring the past to life.

Watch now: https://media.dlib.indiana.edu/media_objects/p2677t54w

Displacement: The History of the Neighborhood that Predated IU Indianapolis - Media Collections Online

Game On!

Registration is officially OPEN for the 2025 Indiana Libraries & Literacy Symposium!

This year, we’re diving into Game and Play Literacy to explore how gaming and play can transform literacy, learning, and engagement in libraries. Whether you're a librarian, educator, or literacy advocate, this event is your chance to explore how play and gaming can transform learning and engagement. Come level up with us and earn up to 3 LEUs for participation!

Date: Thursday, April 17
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Lunch included)
Location: IUI Campus Center, Room 450AB
Cost: FREE!

Let’s level up! Register Now!
https://library.indianapolis.iu.edu/events/indiana-library-symposium

Congratulations to University Library board member Alexus Hunt and friend to University Library Maurice Broaddus on being featured in this interview.

Indy’s 1st Black library restored by local, award-winning author INDIANAPOLIS – In 1922, Black and white Hoosiers lived in the same city but didn’t share the same world. Access in every way was limited to Indianapolis’ Black residents, a realit…

Discover the history of Indiana Avenue, a once thriving Black neighborhood in Indianapolis reshaped by the construction of IU Indianapolis. Explore powerful photos and stories from historians and alumni that keep this rich heritage alive. Don’t miss this journey through time and archives!

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/displacement-the-history-of-the-neighborhood-that-predated-iu-indianapolis-tickets-1216971216669?aff=ebdssbdestsearch