Faculty Resources & Services - Bloomington

Schedule Instruction

The library offers instruction, upon request, to faculty, staff, and students.  Instruction may include a general introduction to the campus library as well as instruction in the use of specific resources.  Use the form below to request an instruction session for your class.  The Google Calendar linked at the top of the page shows available times for live sessions.

Request an Interlibrary-Loan

If we do not have the item you need, we will try to borrow it from another library for you.  Use these convenient forms to request items.

Recommend Items for Purchase

The library welcomes suggestions for the purchase of new materials to meet the educational goals of the College.  While it may not be possible to obtain all items suggested for purchase, every attempt will be made to accommodate the need.  Use the form below to make a recommendation.  We will let you know whether or not we were able to purchase the item.

Get an ALI Reciprocal Borrowing Card

The Academic Libraries of Indiana (ALI) is a consortium of 69 academic libraries in accredited non-profit colleges and universities in Indiana. The group includes major research libraries, law and medical libraries, theological school libraries, undergraduate libraries, and all of the Ivy Tech libraries.

All students, faculty, and staff members of Ivy Tech are entitled to an ALI Reciprocal Borrowing card which can be used to borrow materials from any of the ALI libraries.

If you would like to obtain a card:

• Bring your photo ID to the library in D123 and fill out a short application.
• We'll issue your official ALI Reciprocal Borrowing Card which you may use at any of the ALI libraries.
• When visiting an ALI library, be sure to stop by the check-out desk first and show them your ALI card.  Please note that specific privileges and loan periods may vary depending on the host library.

For more information, visit the ALI Reciprocal Borrowing website.