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Due to cuts to the Indiana State Library budget, as of August 1, access to several databases made available through the INSPIRE program will be significantly altered or unavailable as we seek access through alternative avenues.

Archives and Special Collections

Donations

The Archives is currently on a temporary pause from accepting new donations. This pause allows us to focus on organizing and processing existing collections so we can ensure their sustainable preservation and make them more accessible for research and community use. We deeply value the interest and generosity of potential donors, and we will share an update once we are able to resume accepting new materials. 

While larger donations must be deferred, smaller donations may be considered on a case-by-case basis. All donations must be accompanied by a completed Deed of Gift arranged in advance. 

Donations vs Transfers

Donations refer to materials that are owned by others, rather than Indiana University. These materials may be donated to the IU Northwest Archives and Special Collections. Please consult the Deed of Gift Form for donations.

Transfers refer to materials considered property of Indiana University (including IUN). These records or property may be transferred from an office, department, school, or unit to the IU Northwest Archives and Special Collections. Please note that the archives accept inactive records. If you have active records that your office is managing, please do not send those along. The archivist is willing to discuss this further upon request. Please consult the IUN Transmittal Form and the procedures page for university record transfers.