August/September Birthday Wednesday - September 2nd

 

Each month, on the first Wednesday of the month, we celebrate Birthday Wednesday! It's an opportunity to celebrate our colleagues who are celebrating a birthday that month. Plus, there will usually be doughnuts in the morning and cookies in the afternoon.

We're going to celebrate our colleagues with August and September birthdays on Wednesday, September 2nd. 

Please feel free to stop by the library on Birthday Wednesday for a sweet treat, even if you're not working that day. 

Please take a moment to wish those colleagues who celebrate birthdays during these months a very happy birthday.

IU Football Home Game Schedule - Possible impact for traffic, parking and extra people

 

The National Champion Indiana Hoosier Football Team starts the defense of their title in a few weeks. Since IU now has a successful football team and every home game is SOLD OUT, we can expect lots  more excitement surrounding the Hoosiers this year. All of this means that home football game days/weekends will see an huge increase in people & traffic around the stadium, campus & town. For those library staff members who work on game days, your arrival, departure, travel & parking may be affected. You may need to plan routes and/or allow extra time accordingly. Pack your patience & stay safe out there!

On home football game days, the Fee Lane garage will be used for football parking so the game day event fee will be charged to any one entering the garage. The payment will be required for all vehicles, including those displaying an IU parking permit. 

If you are tailgating and/or attending any games this season, enjoy yourself, cheer loudly & stay safe as well.

2026 Football Schedule

Date                  Opponent                   Time

September 5       North Texas                Noon 

September 12     Howard                      Noon

September 19     Western Kentucky        4pm

September 25     Northwestern               8pm

October 3           at Rutgers                   8pm

October 10         at Nebraska                 TBA

October 17         Ohio State                   TBA

October 24         at Michigan                  TBA

October 31         Minnesota                   TBA

November 14      USC                          TBA

November 21      at Washington             TBA

November 28      Purdue                       TBA

The start times for many of the games have been announced yet. We'll try to update this as more information becomes available. You can always follow IU sports social media or check the IU Athletics website to find out more information as well.  

Important Things to Know as the Fall Semester Starts

 

Important Library Things to know as the fall semester starts

 

Class or Work Schedule Changes -- Has your class schedule changed (added or dropped class) and you’ll need to adjust your work schedule for the remainder of the semester? For those issues/questions, please see Matt or send him an email.

Library Main Phone Number – The library phone number is 812-855-1957. Please add this number into the contacts on your phone, in the event we need to contact you or you need to contact us.

Running Late to Work -- If you are running late to work a shift, please call the library at 812-855-1957 to let the supervisors know. Please do not text or call any individual supervisor directly.

Unable to Work a Shift & Need Someone to Cover a Shift for You -- Starting this year, we are using the LibStaffer platform to handle all sub requests. If you are unable to work your assigned shift, please log into LibStaffer and post your shift as available as soon as possible. Everyone who works in this library receives email about open shifts, so we’ll know about potential holes in the schedule.

If you are willing and able to work a shift for fellow colleague, please log into LibStaffer and pick up that shift. Once you pick up a shift, you are responsible for either working the shift or posting it as available.

You can’t work more than 29 hours per week. If you have more than one IU job, they will all count toward the 29-hour rule.

You can’t work while you are scheduled to be in class.

Timesheet Issues -- If you forgot to clock in/out or need to have your timesheet fixed in some way, please see Jeri or send her an email.

Questions about Payroll -- Please reach out to either Jeri or Matt. They can help you figure it out.

Staff Directory -- Each semester, we put together a list of all library staff’s phone numbers & email addresses. This is an internal document for staff use only. We do suggest you put the phone number for the library along with the numbers of all full-time staff in your phone contacts. So if you need to call the library at any time you’ll already have the number and if the staff gives you a call or text for any reason, you’ll know it’s us and not a spam call.

Birthdays -- Celebrating birthdays is always fun, right? Here at Business/SPEA we celebrate staff birthdays on the first Wednesday of each month complete with treats and a sign listing who had/had a birthday that month. Be on the lookout for someone asking about your birthday for the official list.

Questions about the Library, Your Job or Most Anything -- Please feel free to reach out to any of the supervisors. Remember, there are no dumb questions. Think of it this way, you won’t know an answer unless you ask us. We’ll do our best to answer them or find someone who can help.

 

Business/SPEA Library Welcome Back Event - August 25th

 

Business/SPEA Welcome Back Event, All Day 8am-12am

Kickoff the new semester with some fun at the Business/SPEA Library! Stop by our open house-style event to: Challenge your friends to a game of ping pong, meet the friendly Business/SPEA Library staff, and grab a limited-edition library button. Whether you’re new to campus or returning, this is a great chance to connect, relax, and get to know your library. This event is happening all day in the Business/SPEA library.

PS The pool tables are already here and getting some use.

PPS There is also a puzzle for anyone to work on. 

Welcome to the Business/SPEA Library

 

Welcome or Welcome Back to the Business/SPEA Library. We're happy to have you as part of our library team. If you are a returning employee, we hope you had a great summer and are excited to start a new semester. If you are a new employee, welcome to the staff, we're glad you're here and hope you are excited for this new adventure. We hope you enjoy being part of our staff.

The Business/SPEA Library is the library that supports the Kelley School of Business & the O'Neill School of Public & Environmental Affairs (SPEA). Organizationally speaking, our library is part of the IU Libraries. Physically speaking, our library is located in the SPEA building. We are a non-traditional library, meaning the library is designed for collaborative work and tends to get rather loud. At times, it will sound more like your middle school cafeteria at lunch time than a traditionally quiet library. We are the second busiest library among the IU Bloomington Libraries. We have a small, but mighty staff. We prioritize teamwork and great customer service.

The purpose of this blog is to share information among the staff without having to clutter your inbox with extra email. One of your job expectations is to check this blog during each of your shifts.

If you have any questions about the blog or any of the information posted here, please feel free to ask a supervisor.

We're looking forward to a fantastic fall semester! 

Birthday Monday on May 4th

 

Since it's Finals Week and the Last Week of the Spring Semester, we're going to celebrate staff birthdays for May, June & July on Monday, May 4th. Given the long standing tradition of sweet treats to celebrate birthdays, we're sure there will be treats to enjoy. 

If you happen to see Kat, Vasudha, Caroline, Bria or Joyce be sure to wish them a very Happy Early Birthday for the summer! 

Graduating Student Spotlight -- Vasudha

 

As the end of the semester approaches, we'd like to take the opportunity to highlight our graduating students. 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.
 
So, we thought it would be awesome for them to share a few words about their time here at the Business/SPEA Library. 

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Where are you from? - I am from Kolkata, India.

How long have you worked at the Business/SPEA Library? - I started working in Fall 2024, so it has been about two years.

What is your position here at the library? - I work as a PSA.

What did you enjoy about working at the library? - I enjoyed helping people at the desk. It made me happy whenever I could solve someone’s problem.

Do you have a favorite memory of the Business/SPEA Library? - My favorite memory is the first all-staff meeting I attended. I felt welcomed right away. The poster activity was fun, and everyone was kind and helpful. It was the moment I felt like I truly belonged here. It made me excited to be part of such a supportive team.

Do you have a favorite Indiana University or Bloomington memory? - My favorite memory at IU is Welcome Week. Everything felt new and exciting. I loved exploring campus and meeting new people. I will miss all the memories I made across campus. Those first few days shaped my college experience. They gave me a sense of independence and confidence that stayed with me throughout these 4 years.

What is your degree & major? - I am graduating with a degree in Marketing and Entrepreneurship & Corporate Innovation.

What are your plans after leaving IU? - I am still figuring out my plans. I hope to start working full-time soon.

Do you have any farewell thoughts for your library colleagues? - I truly enjoyed my time at SPEA, and it is hard to say goodbye. This place has been my safe space for the past two years, and I will miss it more than I expected.

I am really grateful for the people I met here and the support I felt every single day. I hope everyone gets to work with people like Jeri, Matt, Gary, and Ilana once again in their lives.

While I am excited for what comes next, a part of me will always stay here. I will carry these memories with me, and I will always be thankful for this chapter.

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Thank you Vasudha for being a part of the Business/SPEA Library team.

Congratulations & Best Wishes in the future!