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! 

Graduating Student Spotlight -- Lily

 

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? - Crown Point, Indiana

How long have you worked at the Business/SPEA Library? - Since Spring 2023, so my second semester of college

What is your position here at the library? - Senior PSA!

What did you enjoy about working at the library? - Being able to yap with people and become friends with them, rather than only work-related things.

Do you have a favorite memory of the Business/SPEA Library? - Matt jumping over the desk (by the time you read this, he’ll have done it because otherwise I’ll be gone and he promised).

Do you have a favorite Indiana University or Bloomington memory? - Seeing the national championship game with Leya and Olivia and lots of others, and then talking to Jeri about it afterwards.

What is your degree & major? - Currently, a Master of Science in Management with a focus on Leadership and HR, but it was once a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with a certificate in Second Language Acquisition and TESOL and a minor in Chinese.

What are your plans after leaving IU? - Well, if I have a say in it, hopefully to stay and work here for a little longer, and then go to work at a different college where Noah inevitably goes to get an MD/PhD while I do admissions or HR things. Maybe even get a PhD, who knows!

Do you have any farewell thoughts you'd like to share with your library colleagues? - Don’t drink an energy drink after 8 pm, don’t make bad decisions, and spin in the new chairs extra so we get new ones in the back too.

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

Congratulations & Best Wishes in the future! 

 

Graduating Student Spotlight -- Joyce

 

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? - Yangon, Burma  

How long have you worked at the Business/SPEA Library? - I started working spring semester of freshman year, so it's been 3.5 years! 
 
What is your position here at the library? - I'm a Sr. PSA.
 
What did you enjoy about working at the library? - I would say the people, because everyone is so incredibly kind, welcoming, and friendly and so many of the people I work with have become close friends and people I can rely on during difficult times. The library has truly become a home away from home for me. Every time I come in to work, there’s such a positive energy all around that I can’t help but feel happy. I’m especially grateful to Matt, Jeri, Gary, and Ilana because they’ve set the bar incredibly high for what great leadership looks like, and I can only hope to find something like that again in the future.
 
Do you have a favorite memory of the Business/SPEA Library? - I think every day at the Business/SPEA Library has been memorable for me, but my favorite memories are from working over the summer. I spent so much time at the library, and ordering DoorDash with Havana almost every day became such a fun little routine that made the library feel even more like home.
 
Do you have a favorite Indiana University or Bloomington memory? you’d like to share? - One of my favorite memories at Indiana University was when we won the National Championship. Celebrating out on Kirkwood with so much school spirit around me was truly unforgettable.
 
What is your degree & major? - B.S. in Cybersecurity & Global Policy with a minor in Informatics.
 
What are you plans after leaving IU? - I am planning to continue my graduate studies in cybersecurity after graduating from IU. 
 
Do you have any farewell thoughts that you’d like to share with your library colleagues? - Thank you all for making the library such a special place for me. It really became a home away from home and a safe space for me, and I’ll always be grateful for the kindness, laughter, and support I found here. The people I’ve met and the memories I’ve made here mean so much to me, and I’m really going to miss you all. I wish everyone happiness, success, and nothing but the best moving forward in both career and life. 

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

Congratulations & Best Wishes in the future! 

Graduating Student Spotlight - Elizabeth

 

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 Jeffersonville, Indiana

How long have you worked at the Business/SPEA Library? - I started working at the Business/SPEA Library in the fall of my freshman semester in 2022!

What is your position here at the library? - I am a Senior Public Services Assistant.

What did you enjoy about working at the library? - Something I enjoyed about working in the library is getting to work with the people I did. I have made so many friends and memories I will always cherish. 

Do you have a favorite memory of the Business/SPEA Library? - One of my favorite memories was playing wordle unlimited for hours with Matt many times.

Do you have a favorite memory of Indiana University or Bloomington? - My favorite memory from being at Indiana University would be watching our football team win the national championship with my best friends that I met through nursing school.

What is your degree and major? - I will be graduating from Indiana University School of Nursing with my BSN.

What are your plans after leaving IU? - I will be moving back to my hometown of Jeffersonville and working as an Operating Room Nurse at the University of Louisville Hospital.

Do you have any farewell thoughts you'd like to share? - Congrats to the last Shepherd standing. Hi Caroline.

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

Congratulations & Best Wishes in the future! 

Treat Bags - Spring 2026

 

With appreciation for all your hard work so far this semester as well as through the rest of the semester & finals week, we’ve put together a treat bag, filled with snacks, for each of you. They are located on the table in the break area. Please feel free to take your bag and enjoy it. We appreciate each of you for being a part of the Business/SPEA Library Team and for all you do to make our library awesome. We couldn't do what we do without you! We wish you all the best for the end of the semester & final exams.  

THANK YOU!

PS Please feel free to help yourself to the extras in the bowl.

We hope that each of you has a fantastic summer.

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! 

April Birthday Wednesday on April 1st

 

It's not an April Fools' Prank....we will be celebrating April staff birthdays here at the Business/SPEA Library on Wednesday, April 1st. 🎂

Believe it or not, we don't have any current staff birthdays in April, but we will take the opportunity to celebrate potential future staff member Frank. He helps to get the donuts each month, so that makes him almost staff, right. 

There will be something sweet in the morning & something else that's sweet in the afternoon. Stop by, grab a snack & visit with your colleagues.

Above & Beyond Award Winner - Havana

 

We're very happy to announce Havana as a winner of the Business/SPEA Library Above & Beyond Award for Spring 2026 semester. As a winner, Havana is the recipient of a Target gift card. 

Havana was nominated by Ilana

Here's what Ilana have to say about Havana: "We've thrown a lot of different projects at Havana over the last couple of semesters. She's created a business of fashion display, or A-Z database cleanup project, or a project making a decision tree on reference questions.  She has been game for it all and very adaptive. This fall semester, Havana realized that her classes were wrapping up two weeks earlier than she anticipated. She approached Ilana and Gary for more projects to complete, which included some additional hours. We appreciate Havana thinking to offer this opportunity, which has been great help!

Congratulations Havana!

Thank you for going Above & Beyond

Above & Beyond Award Winner - Chayse

 

We're very happy to announce Chayse as a winner of the Business/SPEA Library Above & Beyond Award for Spring 2026 semester. As a winner, Chayse is the recipient of a Target gift card. 

Chayse was nominated by Matt

Here's what Matt had to say about Chayse: "During one of the Sunday evenings last semester when we closed at 9pm instead of midnight, a student asked for our help getting into a classroom she had been locked out of when taking a study break. Her phone, keys, and computer were in the room and she had an I-CORE exam the next morning that she was trying to prepare for. Several calls were made to the campus dispatcher, but by the time the library closed no one had come to unlock the classroom. Though her shift had come to an end, Chayse volunteered to wait with the student, who was still hoping that someone might come along to open the door and allow her to retrieve her things. After nearly an hour, the student used Chayse's phone to make arrangements to go to a friend's place for the evening. Chayse then offered to drop off the student on her way home.

We're proud to announce that Chayse was also the IU Libraries Student Employee of the Month for February. 

Congratulations Chayse! 
Thank you for going Above & Beyond 

Above & Beyond Award Winner - Anna

 

We're very happy to announce Anna as a winner of the Business/SPEA Library Above & Beyond Award for Spring 2026 semester. As a winner, Anna is the recipient of a Target gift card. 

Anna was nominated by Lily 

Here's what Lily had to say about Anna: "Anna is the youngest of us Senior PSAs in Senior PSA years, but she stepped up a lot last semester and helped with a lot of things, whether it was taking Senior PSA shifts so we could close the library or figuring out with Jeri how we could fill in for Matt for two weeks and taking a large part of those shifts.  She is a great person to work with, and I always look forward to shifts with her, where we crack jokes about whatever horrible thing is going on in the world, she helps people with their assignments, or we just sit and have a good yap about general life happenings.  Anna's proactive nature and general positive demeanor have made her go above and beyond at her time at the library, fingers crossed she gets her Masters here too!

Congratulations Anna!

Thank you for going Above & Beyond!

Cafe Hours before Spring Break

 

All of the IU Dining Cafe's in our buildings will have regular hours through Thursday, March 12. 

On Friday, March 13, only the O'Neill (SPEA) cafe will be open. The hours will be from 7:30am to 2:00pm. 

If you are working that day, please be aware and plan ahead for any snack or beverage needs. 

Enjoy your break! 

Spring Break Coming Soon - Important Information You Need to Know

 

The weather has started getting warmer, so we’ve started thinking about spring & of course, Spring Break. Spring Break 2026 is a couple weeks away, here’s some important you need to know about spring break & library operations. 

Business/SPEA Library Hours during Spring Break:
Friday March 13th                                              8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday March 14th - Saturday March 21st        Closed
Sunday March 22nd                                            5:00pm - Midnight

Regular library hours resume on Monday, March 23rd
 
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What does this mean for you as a Business/SPEA Library employee?
 
Monday March 9 to Friday March 13:  The library is open regular hours. You are responsible for working your shifts or finding a sub. Posting sub notices as early as possible is always best. Anyone available to pick up extra shifts during that week, will be greatly appreciated.

Spring Break Week (March 14-21):  The library is CLOSED, so you are NOT required to work.

Sunday March 22nd:  Library hours that day are 5:00pm to Midnight. If you work during that time, it would be great if you can make your shift. Otherwise, post a sub notice. If anyone would like to help Matt out that evening, so he’s not working alone, it would be greatly appreciated.

Starting Monday March 23:  We’re back to regular hours and business as usual.
 
For any questions, please see a supervisor.
 
Have a safe & fun break!!

 

Daylight Savings Time starts this Sunday March 8th

 

Just a quick reminder Daylight Saving Time starts this weekend on Sunday, March 8th. Be sure to move any clocks that won't automatically change ahead by one hour. 

March Birthday Wednesday on March 4th

 

We'll be celebrating the "all-important" March staff birthdays here at the Business/SPEA Library on Wednesday, March 4th. 

March is a special birthday month as both Matt & Jeri are celebrating this month. We also have Stephen & Havana celebrating in March as well. When you see any of these folks around, please wish them a very Happy Birthday!! 🎂

There will be something sweet in the morning & something else that's sweet in the afternoon. Stop by, grab a snack & visit with your colleagues.

Therapy Dogs to visit Library on February 25th

 

As part of Kelley's Balance Boost, we have therapy dogs from "Love on a Leash" visiting the library on Wednesday, February 25th from 11:30am to 1:00pm. 

Please, feel free to stop by and pet some of the dogs. 

Important Library Things to Know for the Semester

 

Read The Blog – This is our library blog. You'll find it bookmarked on all circulation computers. It is important that you check this blog each time you work. We use it to communicate a lot of important information to the library staff.
 
Class or Work Schedule Changes -- If your class schedule changes (add or drop class) and you need to adjust your work schedule for the remainder of the semester, please see Matt or send him an email.
 
Running Late to Work -- If you are running late to work, please call the library at 812-855-1957 to let the supervisors know. Please do not text or call any individual supervisor directly. It might be a good idea to add this number to the contacts on your phone.
 
Unable to Work a Shift & Need Someone to Cover a Shift for You -- At this time, we use an email listserv for posting sub notices, so all staff, including the supervisors, will see it and know about potential holes in the schedule. You will be added to that list by a supervisor and receive a confirmation email. The list address is busp-subs-l@list.iu.edu. Please don't use any list address with the word "request" in it.
 
**When requesting a sub, please include in the email the date & time of the shift you need covered.
 
**If you are able & willing to pick up a shift for a co-worker, simply reply to their email indicating you can work for them. If you discover later that you are unable to work, you will need to put up sub request.
 
**Remember, you can't work when you are scheduled to be in class. And, you can’t work more than 29 hours each week. 
 
**When placing a sub request, you should also get a copy of your email (since you are on the list), IF you don’t receive a copy of your email in your inbox, then you haven’t done the request correctly, please try again or reach out to a supervisor.
 
Timesheet Issues -- If you forgot to clock in/out or need to have your timesheet corrected 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 containing the phone number & email address for all of our library staff. This is an internal document for our staff use only. We do suggest you put the phone number for the library along with the numbers of all full-time staff members into your phone contacts. In the event, you need to call the library at any time you’ll already have the number and if the staff needs to call or text you for any reason, you’ll know it’s us and not a spam call.

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

Personal Items left at service desk or in the back of the library -- Please do not leave personal items, such as chargers, water bottles, coffee cups, coats, hats, gloves, umbrellas at the service desk or in the back area of the library. Not only does it look cluttered & unprofessional, but it’s hard to tell the difference between what really belongs to staff & what should be in lost & found.
Please clean your stuff out of the refrigerator on a regular basis.

Be considerate of other employees, clean up after yourself -- Please clean up & dispose of any half-consumed food or drink each time you work. There’s nothing worse than discovering spoiled creamer in coffee. Food left out will attract critters we’d rather not have visit the library as well.

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.

Library Reminders: MLK Day; Championship Football & this Blog

 

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day -- The library will be CLOSED on Monday, January 19th in observance of this holiday. 

IU Football in National Championship -- The IU football team is playing in the NCAA championship game on Monday, January 19th at 7:30pm on ESPN. Expect all areas around campus, the bars, Kirkwood and downtown to be crazy & busy. Stay safe & let’s cheer the Hoosiers on to victory!!!

Tuesday, January 20th -- The library will be OPEN regular hours regardless of the outcome of the game and/or if classes are cancelled. As I recall from previous basketball championships, classes were not cancelled the day after, but we are in uncharted territory with the football team.

Remember to check & read this Library Blog each time you work. There will be important library information in it that you will want to know.

Hoo...Hoo...Hoo...Hoosiers!!! 

Spring Semester Mandatory All-Staff Meeting

 

The Spring Semester All-Staff Meeting will be on Friday, January 23rd at 5:00pm. This is a MANDATORY meeting for all library staff.

The meeting will start right after we close the library. It's a great time for the whole staff to get together. We usually have introductions, present the "Above & Beyond" awards, go over a few important things about the library, do a fun activity (with prizes) and eat pizza. Plus, you will be paid for your time. All in all a pretty sweet deal!

If you have a conflict come up and won't be able to attend, you must speak with Matt or Jeri in person. 

Library Hours this Weekend & for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

 

The library will be CLOSED on Monday, January 19th for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr holiday.  

Please remember, the library will be open regular hours on Friday, the 16th, Saturday, the 17th & Sunday, the 18th. If you are scheduled to work any of these days, you will need to work your shift or post a sub notice.

Regular spring semester hours will resume on Tuesday, January 20th. 

Important Information about Library Operations during Winter Weather

 

"Will it rain, will it snow -- We live in Indiana, we don't know" 

We are in the heart of the winter season and that means we can expect winter weather. Since this is Indiana, we can expect all kinds of weather, especially during the winter. This is a great time to talk about library operations & expectations during winter weather.

What is expected of you during winter weather? - The library is open for normal operations during the winter. This means you are expected to work your shifts or find a sub during times of normal operations.

What happens if classes are cancelled? - There are times when classes may be cancelled or moved online but the university will not go to a “limited operations” status, which means library operations will continue as normal.  If the library is open, you are expected to work your shifts or find a sub.

What happens if the campus goes to limited operations? - If the Bloomington campus goes to a "limited operations" status, this means only essential personnel are expected to come to work. In this instance, the library will likely close. WE WILL SEND OUT AN EMAIL TO ALL LIBRARY STAFF ABOUT A CLOSURE AND THE EXPECTED RETURN TO NORMAL OPERATIONS.  WATCH YOUR EMAIL!!!

There may be times when we, as supervisors, will make the decision to close the library early and/or open late due to severe weather conditions - This will happen any time the “Monroe County Travel Status” goes to RED meaning they don’t want people traveling on the roads. WE WILL SEND OUT AN EMAIL TO ALL LIBRARY STAFF ABOUT A CLOSURE AND THE EXPECTED RETURN TO NORMAL OPERATIONS.  WATCH YOUR EMAIL!!!

Winter Weather in Bloomington - Please always check the weather and dress appropriately for the weather outside. Make sure to wear layers, coats, hats, gloves & boots. When walking, walk carefully, watch for ice, slick sidewalks and plan on it taking longer for you to arrive at your destination. If driving, drive slower than normal, plan on longer stopping distances when braking, watch out for other drivers, watch out for slick spots on the roads, and plan on your commute taking longer than usual.

Indiana County Travel Status Map - For information about county travel status during severe weather, you can visit this website:  https://www.in.gov/dhs/travel-advisory-map/

Indiana Trafficwise Website - For information about roads & to see snowplow cameras in real time, visit here: https://511in.org/

Please, if you have any questions, speak with a supervisor.  

You may also find this information in a blog post and in the red notebook at the service desk.

--Business/SPEA Library Staff  

 

January Birthday Wednesday - January 14th

 

We'll celebrate the first Birthday Wednesday for 2026 will be on Wednesday, January 14th.  We'll have sweet treats in the morning & afternoon for the staff to share. Make sure to wish your colleagues with January birthdays a Happy Birthday!!