Explore the History Museum or the Studebaker National Museum by checking out the free pass from the IU South Bend Libraries. The pass is available on a first-come-first-served basis, allows up to 4 guests into either museum and can be checked out for up to 4 days at a time. When the weather gets chilly,… Read more »
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Free COVID tests available
Holiday gatherings, flu season, coughing, and sneezing are all looming on our horizons. Pick up your free COVID test kits at the library while supplies last.
MIFI Hotspots available to students
Students struggling to pay for internet at home may check out MIFI hotspots! Students will need to complete the form https://iusbform.sitehost.iu.edu/machform/view.php?id=60688 . The form asks the student to: state rationale/need for MIFI hotspot and confirm that the student has a device that can support the MIFI hostpot and supply their expected graduation date. Those graduating… Read more »
Don’t wait till it’s too late! Check out the zoo pass
Check out the zoo pass at the library! The zoo pass is good for up to 6 people and can be kept for up to 4 days. The pass is first-come-first-serve, so don’t procrastinate! Don’t wait for the weekend. Explore the zoo between classes on weekdays. Start your study groups with a brisk walk through… Read more »
Celebrate Constitution Day & Banned Books Week
The American Democracy Project and the IU South Bend Libraries invite you to celebrate Constitution and Citizenship Day and Banned Books Week. September 14 – September 21: Stop by the table in the lobby of the Schurz Library to pick up puzzle sheets about the constitution, handouts about banned books, and voter registration information. Check… Read more »
Students: Need Internet?
Students struggling to pay for internet at home may check out MIFI hotspots! Students will need to complete the form https://iusbform.sitehost.iu.edu/machform/view.php?id=60688 . The form asks the student to: state rationale/need for MIFI hotspot and confirm that the student has a device that can support the MIFI hostpot and supply their expected graduation date. Those graduating… Read more »
Visit a museum or go to the zoo!
Are you looking for a way to reduce stress? Living on campus and looking for things to do on the weekend? Consider exploring local history or feeding a giraffe. A pass to either the Studebaker/History Museum or Potawatomi Zoo is available at the library for IU South Bend faculty, staff, or students to check out… Read more »
Reserve a library display case!
Are you looking to promote your student club or provide information about your programs this year? Consider using a library display case to do this. The Schurz Library display cases and display areas are intended to contribute to the enrichment and education of library users. We invite groups and departments on campus to use the… Read more »
Library Book Sale
“To a bibliophile, there is but one thing better than a box of new books, and that is a box of old ones.” – Will Thomas, novelist Check out the Library’s book sale (1st floor, Media Commons) and get your own box of old books. $1 per book! Cash and carry. Shelves are refreshed weekly… Read more »
Library Renewal Policy Change
In February 2022, the faculty senate approved a motion to limit the IU South Bend Libraries renewals to 10 renewals per item. This equates to roughly 3.5 years for faculty, staff, and graduates and 1.25 years for undergraduates. The change is to improve stewardship and availability of the IU South Bend Libraries’ collection to students,… Read more »