Mission Statement

The primary mission of the library at Ivy Tech is to provide access to materials, information, and services that support and supplement the educational mission of the College. The library's primary users are students, faculty, and staff at Ivy Tech. The library serves as a source of instruction and assistance in the use of its resources and services.

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Purpose and Use

The Library Staff invite you to visit the libraries to enjoy quiet study areas, pursue research projects, type papers, or just relax with a good book or magazine. Our libraries are quiet study areas. Using them is a privilege that is shared by all. Therefore,

• A picture ID with proof of age or valid Ivy Tech library card is required at all times.
• Talk only in a whisper or very low voice.
• Continuous, ongoing conversation is not appropriate.
• Rowdy behavior (such as laughing, singing, throwing things) is not appropriate.
• No food is allowed in the library.
• Only bottled drinks with screw tops are allowed.
• Cell phones should be turned off or put on vibrate; they must be used outside of the library.
• Children under the age of 15 are welcome in the library but must be supervised at all times by a parent or adult guardian. 
• Children at least 15 years of age may use the Ivy Tech Libraries unsupervised.

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Information Resources Collection Policies

The primary mission of the library at Ivy Tech is to provide access to materials, information, and services that supports and supplements the educational mission of the College.

To further develop its collection, the Library's top priority is to purchase information resources and online access that directly support the needs of the students and faculty. The Library also recognizes its responsibility to respond to the needs of the College, faculty, administration, and staff, and to provide general information and some recreational reading for all its users.

Library Plans & Procedures

The Library Disaster Recovery Plan is now available online. This manual contains both general and specific instructions for responding to emergencies in the Ivy Tech Central Indiana Libraries. Central Indiana libraries include North Meridian Library, Fairbanks Library and the Public Safety Library. The most important elements in dealing with disaster situations are advanced preparation and quick communication.

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Directions to the Libraries North Meridian Center Library 50 W. Fall Creek Pkwy. North Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46208-5752

From the South
Take I-465 to I-65 north to the Meridian Street exit and go north to the corner of Fall Creek Parkway and Meridian Street. Ivy Tech is at the corner of Meridian Street and Fall Creek Parkway.

From the East
Take I-465 to I-70 west. From I-70 west, merge on to I-65 north. Take the Meridian Street exit and go north. Ivy Tech iswill be at the corner of Meridian Street and Fall Creek Parkway.

From the West
Take I-465 to I-70 east. From I-70 east, merge on to I-65 north. Take the Meridian Street exit and go north. Ivy Tech will be at the corner of Meridian Street and Fall Creek Parkway.

** Parking at North Meridian Center **
Students and visitors may park in any lot north of the buildings marked with the "ALL" sign. Only the lot west of Illinois on 27th Street is restricted to Employee parking.

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Lawrence Campus Library 9301 E. 59th Street, Suite 156
Indianapolis, IN 46216

From the East
Follow 56th Street WEST; turn RIGHT onto Post Road; turn RIGHT onto East 59th Street; continue to the Fairbanks Building on the RIGHT side of East 59th Street.

From the West
Follow 56th Street EAST; turn LEFT onto Post Road; turn RIGHT onto East 59th Street; continue to the Fairbanks Center on the RIGHT side of East 59th Street.

** Parking at the Lawrence Campus**
The large lot on the south side of the Fairbanks Center is reserved for students. Employees of the college and our visitors park in the north lot, off East 59th Street. Signs are posted.

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