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Community Patron Guide

This guide is intended to clearly lay out policies and provide resources as relevant to community patrons.

What is a Community Patron?

Within the Indiana University Northwest library, community patron is defined as a person who is not enrolled or working at Indiana University, but is an Indiana resident OR an Ivy Tech student.

Table of Contents

You can navigate this guide using the side navigation on the left side. Below is a quick explainer of each section.

  • Find Library - Provides directions to reach the library, including information on public transit and parking
  • Find Library Materials - Explains how to use library services to find books, journal articles, etc
  • Library Policies - Outlines library policies for computer usage, borrowing books, and fines
  • Library Privileges - Describes the services available to community patrons
  • Guides and Support Services - Offers links and document for self-help on the following topics:
    • Basic Help - E-mail and Microsoft Word for writing documents)
    • Job Help - Writing cover letters and resumes, completing job applications
    • Taxes - Resources for filing taxes
    • Legal - Assistance with legal issues
    • Campus Services - Available services on campus that can be used by community patrons
  • Nearby Libraries - Lists nearby libraries and their phone numbers
  • Free Resources - Presents all IUN-curated websites and databases that can be accessed by anyone with any kind of connection
    • This link will take you to another guide
  • IUN Archives - Investigate local issues and local history through our Archives
  • Still Need Help? - Connect with a librarian if you need still need help from a librarian

Campus Police

Campus police can be reached at 219-980-6501. Their offices are physically located in Moraine Student Center, next to the large parking lot on the north end of campus. You may report concerns directly to the campus police or submit an online report.