Library & SPEA cafe hours for the summer

 

Business/SPEA Library:  Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

(The library will be closed on holidays and from June 24 to July 5 for staff to attend conferences.)

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O'Neill (SPEA) cafe:  Monday - Thursday 8:00am to 3:00pm

                                             Friday 8:00am to 2:00pm 

Newest Member of the Library Family

 

This spring our library family grew by one with Ilana adding to her family. Baby Simon was born on February 13th and weighed in at 7 lbs 5oz. Ilana shared this picture of Simon in his tie onesie, getting ready for a future class presentations or case competitions.

We're thankful that Baby Simon and his Mama are both happy, healthy and doing very well. Ilana is back to work, so stop in to visit and see more pictures of Simon. 

Study Break Activity Table

 

 

In need of a study break during finals week? Do you like puzzles? Do you like to color? Do you like to do origami? 

We've set up the display table with a puzzle, some origami sheets & some coloring sheets. Check out the Hodge Hall coloring sheet put together by our awesome, Dr. Gary!

Take a break during finals week with a fun activity.  

Extended Hours This Weekend

 

We're having extended hours this weekend so patrons can prepare for final exams next week. So, the library will be open until 9pm on both Friday & Saturday. Normal hours the rest of the time through the end of the semester. 

Good Luck on your final exams! 

Birthday Wednesday Today

 

We have donuts today in celebration of birthday Wednesday! Stop by and grab a sweet treat today.

Service Dogs in the Library Today

 

As part of Kelley Balance Week, we'll have a couple of service dogs in training from ICAN (Indiana Canine Assistance Network) visiting the library on Monday (April 23rd)  this afternoon from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. So, make sure so stop by to de-stress by petting a cute dog. 

Pizza in Prebys Career Services - 12pm to 2pm

There's pizza in the Prebys Career Services today from 12pm to 2pm. If you're in the building, stop by and grab a slice of pizza for lunch. Yum!! Yum!! 

Birthday Wednesday - Coming April 24th

 

Normally, birthday Wednesday is celebrated the first Wednesday of the month, but with finals week being next week, an executive decision was made to celebrate our May-June-July-August birthdays this coming Wednesday (April 24th). So, stop by the library in the morning for some doughnuts & in the afternoon for some cookies. 

Celebrating birthdays in May-June-July-August are:

Caitie Gately                 May 2
Kathryn Bullock             May 20
 
Caroline Shepherd         June 3
 
Joyce Thant                  July 17
 
Jo Barber                     August 7
Ilana Stonebraker         August 10
Gary Arave                   August 17
Dharmil Budhelia          August 18
Jules Bell                     August 30
James Henry Smith       August 31
 

If you see any of these folks, be sure to wish them a Happy Birthday! 🎂

Congratulations to our Graduates!

 

Next time you're in the library, check out the digital sign honoring our library graduates. We appreciate each of them and are so proud of this accomplishment. Their contributions to our library are a huge part of what makes our library team so special.

Congratulations to each of them! We'll miss them too. 

Lunch Bags for Graduating Seniors

 

The IU Libraries have graciously provided these lunch bags as a Thank You to each of our graduating seniors. There's a card from the Business/SPEA staff inside each bag as well. Stop by and grab the bag/card with your name on it. 

THANK YOU so much for being a part of the IU Libraries!  

Service Dogs in Training Visiting the Library

 

As part of Kelley Balance Week, we'll have a couple of service dogs in training from ICAN (Indiana Canine Assistance Network) visiting the library on Monday (April 23rd) and Wednesday (April 25th) from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. So, make sure so stop by to de-stress by petting a cute dog. 

End of Spring Semester - THANK YOU - Treat Bags

In appreciation of your hard work through the semester and throughout the upcoming end of the semester & finals week, we’ve put together a treat bag filled with some goodies for each of you. You will find them in the back break area. Please feel free to take your bag and enjoy it. We appreciate each of you for all you do and what you bring to our team here at the Business/SPEA Library. You make are library an awesome place! 

We wish you all the best for the end of the semester, final exams & graduation.🎓

Have a great summer!!! 

PS There are extras in the bowls in the back as well, please feel free to help yourself.

Library Marketing Photo Shoot

 

Want to help us out on Thursday April 25th at 3:00pm??  The libraries marking folks will be here taking some pictures of our library space and they need some folks to appear in the pictures. We're pretty sure a few of the full time staff are a little too old to pretend to be students. Anyone willing & available to show up and help us out will be paid for their time! Let us know if you can do it and just show up.

Thanks!  

Senior Spotlight - Olivia Shepherd

 

As the end of the semester approaches, we’d like to take the opportunity to highlight our graduating seniors. This is a bittersweet moment for us as we will miss them terribly, but we wish them much success in the future. Their contributions to our library during their time here have been invaluable to the success of our library and appreciated more than they know. 

We thought it would be awesome for them to share a few words about their time here at the Business/SPEA Library.  

Where are you from?  Jeffersonville, Indiana
 
How long have you worked at the Business/SPEA Library?  Four Years
           
What is your position?  Senior Public Services Assistant
         
What did you enjoy about working at our library?  My favorite part about working at the Bus/SPEA Library has been making friends and interacting with coworkers.
       
What’s your degree & major?  Accounting and Information Systems
 
What are you plans after leaving IU?  Attending the MSIS Graduate Program…at IU.
 
Any farewell thoughts to share?  Make sure you put effort into getting to know your coworkers! They’re all pretty great people.
 
 

Thank you, Olivia for being a part of the Business/SPEA Library team. Congratulations & Best Wishes in the future! 
 

Senior Spotlight - Merna Botros

As the end of the semester approaches, we'd like to take the opportunity to highlight our graduating seniors. This is a bittersweet moment for us as we will miss them terribly, but we wish them much success in the future. Their contributions to our library during their time here have been invaluable to the success of our library and appreciated more than they know. 

We thought it would be awesome for them to share a few words about their time here at the Business/SPEA Library. 

Where are you from? I was born in Cairo, Egypt , but I've lived in Carmel, Indiana for most of my life.

How long have you worked at the Business/SPEA Library? I started this semester.

What is your position? Public Services Assistant

What did you enjoy about working at our library? How it allows me to have an impact in helping others (whether that be booking rooms or finding directions, etc.) while also being able to balance my time and schoolwork.

Do you have a favorite library, IU or Bloomington memory?  Meeting everybody at the library get-together that we had at the beginning of the semester.

What's your degree & major? I am a marketing major with a co-major in Digital and Social Media business applications and a minor in Psychology. 

What are you plans after leaving IU? Working full time in what I love to do.

Any farewell thoughts to share?  Although I wasn't here for long, I am glad I got to spend my last semester of IU working at the SPEA Library. Throughout this semester I've been excited to go into work and everything that the library staff does makes SPEA feel like home. Thank you to Matt, Jeri, Gary and Ilana for all you do to make working at the SPEA Library experience one of a kind!

Thank you, Merna for being a part of the Business/SPEA Library team. Congratulations & Best Wishes in the future! 

Senior Spotlight - Dharmil Budhelia

 

As the end of the semester approaches, we’d like to take the opportunity to highlight our graduating seniors. This is a bittersweet moment for us as we will miss them terribly, but we wish them much success in the future. Their contributions to our library during their time here have been invaluable to the success of our library and appreciated more than they know. 

We thought it would be awesome for them to share a few words about their time here at the Business/SPEA Library.  

Where are you from?  Gujarat, India

How long have you worked at the Business/SPEA Library?  It will be 2 years this upcoming summer. 

What is your position?  Public Services Assistant. I work on Sundays.

What did you enjoy about working at our library?  Meeting a lot of new people and gossiping with Matt every Sunday.

Do you have a favorite library, IU or Bloomington memory?  I thought a small college town would be boring for 4 years, but little did I know, Bloomington ended up being one of my favorites. 

What's your degree & major?  BS in Business with Marketing, Information Systems and Business Analytics. 

What are your plans after leaving IU?  To be determined

Any farewell thoughts to share?  Thank you to Matt and Jeri and other fellow PSAs for always being supportive and flexible and making SPEA super fun to work at!

Thank you, Dharmil for being a part of the Business/SPEA Library team.  Congratulations & Best Wishes in the future! 

Senior Spotlight - Jo Barber

 

As the end of the semester approaches, we’d like to take the opportunity to highlight our graduating seniors. This is a bittersweet moment for us as we will miss them terribly, but we wish them much success in the future. Their contributions to our library during their time here have been invaluable to the success of our library and appreciated more than they know. 

We thought it would be awesome for them to share a few words about their time here at the Business/SPEA Library.  

Where are you from? South Bend, Indiana

How long have you worked at the Business/SPEA Library? Since August 2022

What is your position?  Reference Assistant

What did you enjoy about working at our library?  The people! Everyone who works here is so lovely, it’s a great team.

Do you have a favorite library, IU or Bloomington memory?  Working Friday afternoons with Olivia and Lily.

What’s your degree & major?  Master of Library Science with a specialization in Children’s and Young Adult Services. 

What are your plans after leaving IU?  I’m sticking around Bloomington for another year, working at the Monroe County Public Library’s Southwest branch.
 
Any farewell thoughts to share?  It’s been such a pleasure working here! I’ll miss you all.

Thank you, Jo for being a part of the Business/SPEA Library team. Congratulations & Best Wishes in the future! 

Senior Spotlight - Caitie Gately

 

As the end of the semester approaches, we’d like to take the opportunity to highlight our graduating seniors. This is a bittersweet moment for us as we will miss them terribly, but we wish them much success in the future. Their contributions to our library during their time here have been invaluable to the success of our library and appreciated more than they know. 

We thought it would be awesome for them to share a few words about their time here at the Business/SPEA Library.  

Where are you from?  I am from Michigan City, Indiana. Right on the coast of Lake Michigan!

How long have you worked at the Business/SPEA Library?  I’ve worked at the library for 3 years. I started in the Spring of 2021. 

What is your position? Senior Public Services Assistant

What did you enjoy about working at our library?  My favorite part of working at SPEA library all these years is that it is an incredibly supportive environment. Our bosses genuinely care for us as employees, as students, and as young adults figuring out how to exist in the world. It is a place filled with understanding and support, and there's always resources available to you, or at least people who are happy to help you find your starting point. I have enjoyed working with SPEA and its staff so much that I am considering working with public libraries when I move in the future! 

Do you have a favorite library, IU or Bloomington memory?  College has been a wild roller coaster of experiences and emotions. I don't have one, specific event I can point to as being my "favorite memory" because I have so many memories I cherish. I have found the love of my life, made lifelong friendships, and discovered my passions while being surrounded by likeminded people, driven to build a life for themselves. It was hard, it was messy, it was beautiful, it was profound, it was the start of the rest of my life! I think IU was a lovely place to spread my wings and become the person I always wanted to be. 

What’s your degree & major?  I have two degrees and two majors, one BA in Theatre and Drama, and a BA in Art History. My theatre degree is focused on backstage technical direction and theatrical equipment. My Art History degree is a broad spectrum.

What are your plans after leaving IU?  After leaving IU, I plan to move to Michigan and pursue a career in either museum management or theatre management.

Thank you, Caitie for being a part of the Business/SPEA Library team. Congratulations & Best Wishes in the future! 

Senior Spotlight - Creed Jones

 

As the end of the semester approaches, we’d like to take the opportunity to highlight our graduating seniors. This is a bittersweet moment for us as we will miss them terribly, but we wish them much success in the future. Their contributions to our library during their time here have been invaluable to the success of our library and appreciated more than they know.  

We thought it would be awesome for them to share a few words about their time here at the Business/SPEA Library.  

Where are you from?  Speedway, Indiana

How long have you worked at the Business/SPEA Library?  I have worked at the library for 3 years.

What is your position here in the library?  Senior Public Services Assistant

What did you enjoy about working at our library?  I enjoyed working on a coding project for Ilana

Do you have a favorite library, IU or Bloomington memory? One of my favorite IU memories would be exploring campus at night with friends.

What’s your degree & major?  Bachelor’s of Science in Computer Science with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence

What are your plans after leaving IU?   Getting a job as a Software Engineer

Any farewell thoughts to share?  Good luck on finals and enjoy your summer!

Thank you, Creed for being a part of the Business/SPEA Library team. Congratulations & Best Wishes in the future!  

Senior Spotlight - Kent Meinert

 

As the end of the semester approaches, we’d like to take the opportunity to highlight our graduating seniors. This is a bittersweet moment for us as we will miss them terribly, but we wish them much success in the future. Their contributions to our library during their time here have been invaluable to the success of our library and appreciated more than they know.  

We thought it would be awesome for them to share a few words about their time here at the Business/SPEA Library.  

Where are you from?  I was born in Bloomington, IN but lived an equal amount of time in Greene County (Solsberry, IN) and Columbus, IN so I never know how to answer this question. 

How long have you worked at the Business/SPEA Library?  Almost 2 years, I started at the library August 2022, and I have worked every semester (including summers) since then. 

What is your position in the library?  Senior Public Services Assistant

What did you enjoy about working at our library?  I enjoyed everything about working at the Business/SPEA library. It is a great community of people to work with. I enjoy acting as a (small) junction between students and pursuing higher education. I have had amazing conversations with nearly everyone that I have worked with.

Do you have a favorite library, IU or Bloomington memory?  Learning about the lore of different professors, and the semester meetings where we get to all come together.

What’s your degree & major?  I am getting a bachelor of arts in Cognitive Science and Linguistics with a minor in Psychology. Also a Certificate in Neuroscience.

What are your plans after leaving IU?  

Short term: Work in a research lab gaining experience. Work on manuscript publication(s). 
Intermediate term: Start (and finish) a PhD  in a field related to the intersection between the mind and language. 
Long term: Work a career in academia (or industry) revolving around exploring and treating language disorders.  

Any farewell thoughts to share?  Working as a PSA at the Business/SPEA library, I believe it's important to recognize the profound impact it has on our personal and professional growth. As PSAs, we serve as bridges between students and the wealth of resources within the library. This role demands dynamic problem-solving, effective interpersonal communication, navigation assistance, and support in database exploration. Through these responsibilities, we enhance our abilities in communicating effectively, problem-solving, and perhaps even spatial orientation. These are indispensable skills that equip us, and others, for a world increasingly reliant on strong communication and information literacy.

Moreover, beyond skill development, the interactions with my coworkers has been profound. Our team comprises of diverse undergraduate and graduate students, each bringing unique backgrounds and experiences. Engaging with them, learning from their stories, and building connections has nurtured my empathy and understanding. In closing, I extend gratitude to the library for fostering an environment that cultivates practical skills and meaningful connections during this transformative phase of our lives. I firmly believe that if more workplaces emulated the ethos of the Business/SPEA library, the world would be a better place.

Thank you, Kent for being a part of the Business/SPEA Library team. Congratulations & Best Wishes in the future! 

Senior Spotlight - Sara Schlichting

 

As the end of the semester approaches, we’d like to take the opportunity to highlight our graduating seniors. This is a bittersweet moment for us as we will miss them terribly, but we wish them much success in the future. Their contributions to our library during their time here have been invaluable to the success of our library and appreciated more than they know. 

We thought it would be awesome for them to share a few words about their time here at the Business/SPEA Library.  

Where are you from?  I am from Denver, Colorado

How long have you worked at the Business/SPEA Library?  I started working my freshman year, so 2020.

What is your position at the library?  Public Services Assistant

What did you enjoy about working at our library?  I loved being a part of the Jeri Fan Club and eating Matt’s chocolate chip cookies once a month

Do you have a favorite library, IU or Bloomington memory?  One thing I will really miss about living in Bloomington is that as soon as the weather gets warm enough, flowers are planted absolutely everywhere in a bunch of different colors and everywhere you look! 

What’s your degree & major?  I am getting a Bachelor of Science in Business and my major is Information Systems and Sustainable Business

What are your plans after leaving IU?  I am moving back to Denver, Colorado and I am working full time at RSM as a Technology Risk Consultant

Any farewell thoughts to share?  I have always loved how welcoming and supportive every staff member at the library is. I love that I can have a conversation with anyone, and it feels like we have known each other forever. I especially appreciate that even after taking some time off from working, I was welcomed back for my senior year with open arms, and I actually look forward to working with the people here because everyone is so friendly. I will miss everyone when I leave!!

Thank you, Sara for being a part of the Business/SPEA Library team. Congratulations & Best Wishes in the future! 
 

Senior Spotlight - Jules Bell

 

As the end of the semester approaches, we’d like to take the opportunity to highlight our graduating seniors. This is a bittersweet moment for us as we will miss them terribly, but we wish them much success in the future. Their contributions to our library during their time here have been invaluable to the success of our library and are appreciated more than they know. 

We thought it would be awesome for them to share a few words about their time here at the Business/SPEA Library.  

Where are you from?  Indianapolis, Indiana

How long have you worked at the Business/SPEA Library?  January 2023
 
What is your position?  Public Services Assistant
 
What did you enjoy about working at our library?  All the lovely staff 💖️
 
Do you have a favorite library, IU or Bloomington memory?  When someone randomly came into the library with a cart full of Aver’s Pizzas and gave two pizzas and some breadsticks to the staff just to be nice.
 
What’s your degree & major?  BA in Media (specialization in Film Production) and a minor in creative writing.
 
What are your plans after leaving IU?  I have no idea
 
Any farewell thoughts to share?  I have had a great time working here, and I am going to miss everyone!
 

Thank you, Jules for being a part of the Business/SPEA Library team. Congratulations & Best Wishes in the future! 

Upcoming IU Day

IU Day is coming up next Wednesday. Among other things, it's a day to celebrate all things IU. We here in the Business/SPEA Library usually wear something with the IU on it. Everyone is invited to participate with us and wear your IU gear with pride. 

National Library Workers Day - Thanks to our Staff

 

April 9th is National Library Workers Day! In celebration, we'd like to take a moment to say Thank You to the part-time staff in the Business/SPEA Library. Their hard work & excellent customer service make our library an awesome place each & every day. We are thankful for their contributions to the continued success of our library! 

Coming Soon - Spotlights on our Senior Employees

 

Senior Spotlights

Keep an eye on this blog as we're going to be highlighting the graduating seniors on our staff. It will be fun to learn a bit about our co-workers and their plans are for when they leave IU to start their next exciting adventure. 

If you are a graduating senior and haven't turned in your information yet, please do so by April 15th. 

Thanks! 

Celebrate birthday Wednesday today

 

In the time-honored tradition of celebrating birthdays, today is April Birthday Wednesday! Stop by the library in the morning for some sweet treats (aka doughnuts) and/or stop by later this afternoon for more treats. 

Most importantly, please wish Chuks a Happy Birthday (April 10)! 🎂🥳🎉

Important Reminder: Use the correct email address when posting sub notices

It seems there's some confusion about which email address to use when posting sub notices. Please make sure you are sending your sub requests to this address: busp-subs-l@list.indiana.edu 

Add it into you contact list if you need to.

Please DO NOT use the list address with the word "request" in it. That's an administrative address and only comes to the owner of the list and not to your colleagues. We always try to forward those emails on, but it's not guaranteed we will always see them in time. 

Rule of thumb when placing a sub notice: If you don't receive a copy of your request, then double check to make sure you've used the correct address. 

April Birthday Wednesday - April 3rd

 

Birthday Wednesday is tomorrow April 3rd.. This time honored tradition is a chance to celebrate our library colleagues who are celebrating birthdays during this month. Of course, we also do it for the treats. 😉

Be sure to stop by the library in the morning to grab a doughnut and/or stop by later in the afternoon for some cookies.

Celebrating an April birthday is:  Chuks Ekeocha    April 10

If you see Chuks, be sure to wish him a very Happy Birthday!