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OneSearch

Use OneSearch when you need to find a variety of materials on your topic. It’s a great starting point when you don’t know where to begin your research, or if your topic crosses multiple subjects. OneSearch returns results from many of UL’s databases and IU’s catalog. Results may include books, e-books, journal articles, news articles, films, theses, dissertations, or other media.

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IUCAT

IUCAT is Indiana University’s library catalog. It returns items from all IU Libraries holdings. IUCAT includes: books, e-books, audio, video, musical scores, maps, and more. Many items have a “Request This” option for delivery to another IU campus library for you to check out.

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Databases

Use the Database search when you want to search databases by name, subject, or publisher. The Database Search will return a list of databases that University Library subscribes to related to your search. To see databases by subject, refer to the subject guides.

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Journals Search

Use Journals Search to look up a journal name. Journals Search returns a list of journals with matching names or parts of names. Journals provided include open access journals as well as UL’s paid subscriptions.

Journal List Journals by Subject Search by ISSN Open Access Journals at IU Indy

Article Search

Use our Article Search when you’re trying to find a specific article. You can search by article title, DOI, or a full citation. Article Search returns results from the catalog, databases, and open access repositories. If it is not immediately accessible, the search will direct you to Interlibrary Loan to request the article.

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Site Search

Use the Site Search to look for webpages on the University Library website. The Site Search returns a list a webpages, subject guides, and can even return databases by name.

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NEWS

October Caption Contest
Enter your captions to a vintage photo from University Library Special Collections and Archives!

2026 National Service Archives Symposium
Conversations about Service as Learning

2026 Open Education Award Winner Announced
Brittany Garvin is the recipient of the 2026 Open Education Award, which recognizes IU Indianapolis faculty who use open and affordable educational resources to enhance teaching and learning.

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EVENTS

OER Development Grant Info Session
When: October 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Where: Online
What: Interested in replacing expensive textbooks with open and affordable learning materials? Join this information session to learn about the Open Educational Resources (OER) Development Grant, which...

5 Day Open Access Week Challenge
When: October 19, 12:00am - 11:59pm
Where: Online
What: This year's theme for International Open Access Week (October 19-25) is "The Cost of Knowledge". This year's...

Thesis and Dissertation Writing - Tips and Tricks from the Library
When: October 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom
What: Are you preparing your thesis or dissertation through the IU Indianapolis Graduate School? Join two librarians in this workshop to learn how to navigate the IU Indianapolis Graduate School thesis...

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MEET THE LIBRARY

Molly LaPorte, Philanthropic Studies Archivist
Just your friendly neighborhood archivist.

Stacey Clifton-Rogers, Technology Services Specialist
Your Adobe and technology expert.

Gary R. Maixner III, User Experience Librarian and Liaison to Communication Studies
Bridging the gap between research, machines, and the humans that do the work!

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