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IUCAT - Our Catalog

Find books, journals, and multimedia materials available in the IU Libraries catalog.

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Search databases of academic journals, newspapers, and other sources available through IU Libraries subscriptions.

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Explore a wide variety of materials available to you - a good place to start your research & find articles available electronically.

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Access full electronic versions of academic journals available in the IU Libraries catalog.

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20 years of Slocum puzzles at Lilly Library

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Our Locations

Find libraries, archives, and special collections across campus. 

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Explore the many ways we collect, preserve, and share knowledge.

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Research Guides

We compile subject-specific research guides and course guides to help you begin your research journey. 

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Interlibrary Loan

We connect you with materials available at other IU campuses and university libraries in the Big Ten and beyond.

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Subject Expertise

We assist researchers of all experience levels as they explore our collections and databases.

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Fall into Research

New to research, new to managing your own data, or interested in learning more about research data support at IU? Over the course of the Fall 2026 semester, join us for webinars designed to walk you through the basics of researching with data at IU—from organizing and storing your data to meeting funder requirements and finding the right tools. 

Hosted by IU Libraries, the IU Research Data Commons, and other campus partners, with sessions useful for researchers at any stage. Some sessions may require advance registration. 

Fall in and learn more!