Lunch Totes for Graduating Students

For our graduating students as a THANK YOU for being a part of the Business/SPEA as well as the IU Libraries family, there is a lunch tote and card for you in the empty cubicle in the back office. 

THANK YOU for being a part of the Business/SPEA Library family. This is quite a bittersweet time for us full-time folks here. We are truly excited for each of you has you leave IU and venture on to the next great, exciting adventure in your lives, but we are also very sad to know you are leaving us. Working with student employees is one of the best things about our jobs, but saying goodbye to student employees is one of the hardest things about our jobs. It has been a joy & a pleasure to have you as part of our library. We are thankful for everything you’ve brought to our library. This library would not be as awesome as it is without your contributions. You will be missed!

Please stay in touch and let us know how life treats you after IU and what great things you have happen in the future! 

To All Staff -- Be sure to take an opportunity to say Goodbye and wish them all the best before they head out of here.

Schedule of Dogs for Kelley Balance Week from April 27th-30th

 

There will be dogs around next week for Kelley Balance Week

Monday, April 27th -- Love on a Leash will be visiting the CG Graduate Lounge from 12:30pm to 2:00pm.

Tuesday, April 28th -- The IUPD K9s will be visiting upstairs on the patio from 11:30am to 1:00pm (In the event of bad weather, they will be in the Library) 

Wednesday, April 29th -- Love on a Leash will be visiting upstairs on the patio from 12:30pm to 2:00pm. (In the event of bad weather, they will be in the library) 

Thursday, April 30th -- ICAN Service Dogs in Training will be visiting the library from 12:30pm to 2:00pm. 

Coming Soon - Graduating Student Spotlights

 

GRADUATING STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS 

Keep an eye on this blog as we're going to be highlighting those members of our staff who will be graduating. It's a fun way to learn something about your co-workers and their plans for when they leave IU to start their next exciting adventure. 

Important End of Spring Semester 2026 Information for Library Staff

 

A few important things to remember as we approach the end of the spring semester: 

1. Library Hours/Schedule - As we look toward the end of the semester, it’s always good idea to remind everyone the spring semester goes until Friday, May 8th at 5:00pm.  You are expected to work your shifts or find a sub during that time.
 
2. Final Exams - It’s also a good idea to double-check your final exam schedule since final exams don’t always happen during your regularly scheduled class time. Make sure you are not going to have a conflict between your final exam and your work schedule. If so, please post a sub notice as soon as possible.
 
3. Extra Hours - If you want to pick up some extra hours, earn some extra money and have the availability from now until the end of the semester, please keep an eye on the subs list and help us out when you are able. We will really appreciate it.
 
4. Reminder - Please clean out anything of yours left in the fridge and grab any items in the office area that belong to you, such as sweaters, phone chargers, etc.
 
5. Graduating Students - If you are graduating & moving on from the library, please leave an address and/or non-IU email so we can stay in contact. If you are on social media & want to connect with Jeri, please touch base with her. This is a bittersweet moment for us full time staff as we are so excited for you to start this new exciting chapter in your life, but we’re sad to see you go. Please know that we will miss each of you.
 
6. Fall 2026 Semester - The fall semester starts on August 24th, which means regular library hours and work schedules start that day. if you are planning on returning to us in the fall, please have your class schedule & availability to Matt as soon as possible.
 
7. Treat Bags – Will be coming soon, so keep checking the table in the back. Watch for a blog post too.
 
8. Blog – Keep reading the blog, there will be some important and interesting posts coming out
 
9. Little 500 – Cheer on Alex, Henry & Landen as they participate in this year’s race on April 25th.
 
10. Kelley Balance Week – There will be therapy dogs visiting on Tuesday, April 28th from 11:30am to 1:00pm & Wednesday, April 29th from 12:30pm to 2:00pm. They plan on being outside on the upstairs patio. In the event of bad weather, they’ll be in the library.
 
11. Birthday Monday in May – We’ll be celebrating the May, June & July staff birthdays on Monday, May 4th.
 
12. Questions – If you have any questions, please reach out to a supervisor.
 
Thank you for your hard work during this spring semester. We really appreciate it. We’ve enjoyed having each of you as a part of our library team. You are a huge part of what makes our library so awesome. Here’s to a great end of the semester and a fantastic summer!

IU Day 2026 will be on April 22nd

 

IU Day 2026 will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 22

What is IU Day - To put it simply, IU Day is a worldwide event honoring Indiana University and the people who make IU possible (that’s you). Maybe you’re a student getting your start. Maybe you’re an alumnus well on your way. Maybe you’re a parent, friend, or fan with a special place in your heart for “old IU.” In any case, these IU connections are worth celebrating.

How can you celebrate IU Day - Wear your favorite IU gear and/or Share #IUDAY on social media. 

IU Day here in the Business/SPEA Library - We'd like to invite Business/SPEA staff to wear their IU gear with pride on that day. Let's bring out those IU football national champs shirts for all to see. Or if you wish to wear your favorite IU t-shirt, sweatshirt or candy stripe pants.  PS This is a strictly voluntary activity.  

Free Food on IU Day - There will be free pizza, cookies & drinks in the Prebys Career Services area from 12:30pm to 2:30pm. Or until the pizza runs out.

You can find more information about IUDay at https://www.myiu.org/events/iu-day/   

Some Business/SPEA Staff are participating in the 2026 Little 500 bike race

 

This years Little 500 will take place during the weekend of April 24th - April 25th.

    The Women's Race will be on Friday, April 24th at 4:00pm

    The Men's Race will be on Saturday, April 25th at 2:00pm

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Did you know there are 3 Business/SPEA Employees who are participating in the race this year?

Henry is part of the team Black Key Bulls and they qualified in 5th position. 

Landen is part of the team Americana and they qualified in 15th position.

Alex is part of the team Novus and they qualified in 29th position. 

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Be sure to cheer for your Business/SPEA coworkers this year!!!!!

For more information about the Little 500, please visit https://iusf.bloomington.iu.edu/little500/index.html

Check out the Book Display about Time Management

 

Mandi, one of our awesome reference assistants, put together a book display for the display table located near the reference desk. We ask Mandi to provide us with a blurb talking about the display.

"With spring, easter, and finals approaching soon I was inspired by Gary to create an Alice in Wonderland themed display about time management. I was particularly excited about this idea as Alice in Wonderland is one of my favorite stories and movies. To create the display, I sourced books relating to time management from the Business/SPEA library to feature on the display as well as created a few signs to add for decoration. The signs reference playing card imagery with one containing a statement referring to the iconic tea scene from the story with the Mad Hatter and March Hare while the other sign contains an image of the Mad Hatter. I loved putting together this display and being able to create Alice in Wonderland decorations!"

Take a moment to check out the books and the display!