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 »
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Library Book Sale
“When you sell a man a book you don’t sell him just twelve ounces of paper and ink and glue – you sell him a whole new life.” Christopher Morley, Parnassus on Wheels Explore a whole new life. Buy a book! The library has set aside 3 bookcases in the Media Commons on the 1st floor… Read more »
De-stress with the library: Dog Therapy
Reminder faculty & staff: De-stress with a little dog therapy at the library! This event is geared toward you. You’ve worked hard this year and handled some tough situations. Take a breather and play with a dog. Wednesday, June 15 2 – 3pm Library Want to talk to someone who owns a Newfoundland? Want to… Read more »
De-stress with the library: Dog Therapy
Attention all staff and faculty: De-stress with a little dog therapy at the library! This event is geared toward you. You’ve worked hard this year and handled some tough situations. Take a breather and play with a dog. Wednesday, June 15 2 – 3pm Library Want to talk to someone who owns a Newfoundland? Want to… Read more »
Destress with the library: Zoo & Museum Admission
Are you still looking for a way to reduce stress? 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 for up to 4 days. You can check out the pass… Read more »
Destress with the library: Walking!
Join library staff in a mall mile every Fair-Weather Wednesday at 3:30. We’ll start in front of the library and walk counter-clockwise around the mall twice. Please feel free to join us at the beginning, in the middle, or at the end. We talk dogs, cats, vacations, recipes, hobbies, how to avoid weeding, travel, and… Read more »
May 1st – 4th – Free Snacks For Finals at the library
In partnership with the Student Government Association, the Franklin D. Schurz Library will be offering free beverages and snacks from 5pm to close Sunday – Wednesday of finals week (May 1 – May 4) while supplies last.
De-stress with the library: Walking!
Need to make a connection or friend on campus? Need to relieve your stress? Want to exercise but don’t have a walking buddy? Join library staff in a mall mile Wednesday, April 27 at 3:30. We’ll start in front of the library and walk counter-clockwise around the mall twice. Please feel free to join us… Read more »
Barbara Allen Retirement Reception
Please join the library staff as we celebrate a loved and significant contributor to the library services for more than 20 years. You are cordially invited to celebrate Barbara Simpson Allen on her retirement from the IU South Bend Libraries. IU South Bend Libraries’ staff will celebrate Barb with cake in the library Dorene Dwyer… Read more »
Library Displays
This month the library display spaces were used to: honor Levell Pace, former IUPD officer and organ donor. Check out the floragraph made in his honor for the 2022 Rose Parade. Donate Life promotes organ transplant awareness. highlight the services provided by the Academic Center for Excellence. Consider the variety and scope of their work… Read more »