| Regular Semester Hours: Monday, July 20 - Sunday, December 20 | |
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| Monday - Thursday | 7AM-9PM |
| Friday | 7AM-6PM |
| Saturday | 8AM-5PM |
| Sunday | NOON - 9PM |
| 24 hour study space | The 24 hour study space is available to medical students 24/7 |
| Fall Semester Exceptions: | |
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| LABOR DAY WEEKEND (Saturday, Sept 5 & Sunday, Sept 6) | CLOSED |
| LABOR DAY HOLIDAY (Monday, Sept 7) | CLOSED |
| THANKSGIVING EVE (Wednesday, Nov 25) | Closing early @ 6pm |
| THANKSGIVING BREAK (Thursday, Nov 26 - Friday, Nov 27) | CLOSED |
| Winter Break Hours: Sunday, December 13, 2026 - Sunday, January 3, 2027 | |
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| Monday - Friday | 7AM-6PM |
| Saturday | 8AM-5PM |
| Sunday | 12PM-6PM |
| 24 hour study space | The 24 hour study space is available to medical students 24/7 |
| Winter Break Exceptions: | |
|---|---|
| CHRISTMAS EVE through NEW YEAR'S DAY (December 24 - January 1) | CLOSED |
RLML will be closed on weekends through Sunday, July 19th.
| 2026 Summer Hours: Monday, May 18 - Sunday, July 19 | |
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| Monday - Thursday | 7AM-9PM |
| Friday | 7AM-6PM |
| Saturday & Sunday | CLOSED* |
| 24 hour study space | The 24 hour study space is available to medical students 24/7 |
*Weekend Hours resume on Saturday, July 25th.
| Exceptions | |
|---|---|
| MEMORIAL DAY (Monday, May 25) | CLOSED |
| JUNTEENTH (Friday, June 19) | CLOSED |
| FRIDAY before INDEPENDENCE DAY (Friday, July 3) | CLOSED |
An IU School of Medicine ID allows library visitors to gain entry into the library. Non-IU School of Medicine researchers may use the call box by the library entrance or call the circulation desk at (317) 278-3102 to request entrance.
The 24-hour study area is available to IUSM medical students, residents, and fellows after hours by CrimsonCard access. Email circulation at rlmlcirc@iu.edu to request card access.
The library is closed University Holidays and may have special, limited hours during holiday periods.
The library observes the following University Holidays and may have special, limited hours during holiday periods.
You can reach our librarians by email at medlref@iu.edu. This account is monitored Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm, and responses are generally received within 2 hours of receiving an email. Chat hours begin 30 minutes after opening and end 30 minutes prior to closing each day.
Ruth Lilly Medical Library
975 West Walnut Street, IB 100
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-5121
The nearest visitor parking is the University Hospital Parking Garage, 600 University Blvd. or the Lockfield Parking Garage, 1050 Wishard Blvd. Please visit IU Indianapolis Parking and Transportation Services for details.
There is a bicycle rack located outside the Walnut Street Entrance to the Medical Research and Library Building. Please visit Bike IU Indianapolis for information and tips on parking your bike and/or registering your bike with Parking Services. Registering your bike is a great way to reduce the risk of theft and there are some spots on campus that require registration. Visit Bike IU Indianapolis or the IUPD site for theft prevention tips.
| 2025 Spring Hours: Monday, Jan 6 - Saturday, May 17 | |
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| Monday - Thursday | 7AM-MIDNIGHT |
| Friday | 7AM-6PM |
| Saturday | 8AM-5PM |
| Sunday | NOON - MIDNIGHT |
| 24 hour study space | The 24 hour study space is available to medical students 24/7 |
| Spring Semester Exceptions: | |
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| ADVERSE WEATHER: Monday, January 6 | CLOSED |
| MLK HOLIDAY: Monday, January 20 | CLOSED |
