| Spring Semester Hours: Monday, January 5 - Sunday, May 17 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
RLML Visiting Hours and Location Information
| 2026 Summer Hours: Monday, May 18 - Sunday, July 19 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
RLML Visiting Hours and Location Information
RLML is open Friday, January 2nd - Sunday, Jan 4th, with winter break hours. Regular hours resume on Monday, January 5th.
| Winter Break Hours: Sunday, December 14, 2025 - Sunday, January 4, 2026 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Hours for RLML Library Space at MERB:
- MERB Library Office (HA 1045): 9am-4pm M-F
- Makerspace (HA 2061): 10am-2pm and 3pm-5pm M-F, or by appointment
- MERB Building Access: 8am-4pm M-F (24/7 CrimsonCard access for IU School of Medicine students and MERB faculty/staff)
The IU School of Medicine Medical Education and Research Building (MERB) is located at 350 W 14th Street in Indianapolis. Visit our MERB page for more information about the library space at MERB.
Things to Know Before Visiting RLML
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.
Observed Holidays
The library observes the following University Holidays and may have special, limited hours during holiday periods.
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Day before Thanksgiving
- Thanksgiving Day
- Friday after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
Research Help
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.
RLML Address
Ruth Lilly Medical Library
975 West Walnut Street, IB 100
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-5121
Contact Info
Parking
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.
Bicycle Rack
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.
RLML Visiting Hours and Location Information
| 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: | |
|---|---|
| ADVERSE WEATHER: Monday, January 6 | CLOSED |
| MLK HOLIDAY: Monday, January 20 | CLOSED |
- Note: IUSM Spring Break is March 31-April 4. RLML is open normal hours for spring break.
