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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

Events at IU celebrate Open Access Week from October 19-25
Have you ever wondered about the ‘Cost of Knowledge’? Humans create and share knowledge. Access to this knowledge is a human right. However, why do fees limit the ability to access and share knowledge? How do these costs continue to increase? Join us in exploring this year’s theme for International Open Access (OA) Week, taking place from October 19-25, 2026.

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

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EVENTS

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...

OER Development Grant Info Session
When: October 22, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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...

Using AI to find articles fast!
When: October 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Where: Online
What: This hands-on workshop introduces you to AI tools for literature searching. We begin with a definition of semantic searching and how it differs from traditional keyword searching. Participants will...

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MEET THE LIBRARY

Jennifer James, Acquisitions Senior Associate
“To do carefully and constantly and kindly many little things is not a little thing.” – Rosemary Curtis Neider

Jackie Huddle, Art & Design Librarian
Are you doing research in studio art, art history, or design? Contact us at the Herron Art Library and we can help you!

Dr. Gemmicka Piper, Humanities Librarian
Specialist in supporting research across the Humanities discipline.

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