Mandatory All-Staff Meeting - September 11 at 5:00pm

 

The Fall Semester 2026 Mandatory All-Staff Meeting will be on Friday, September 11th 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 any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please let us know.

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

Library Closed on Monday, September 7th for Labor Day Holiday

 

The Business/SPEA Library will be CLOSED on Monday, September 7th for the Labor Day Holiday.

Normal library hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8th at 8:00am

Reminder: The library will be open regular hours on Saturday, September 5th & Sunday, September 6th. If you are scheduled to work either of those days, you are responsible for working your shift or posting a sub notice. 

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! 

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!