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/