Whether working at a service desk, or behind the scenes on a project, student workers help keep the library running smoothly to make sure users can take advantage of the libraries’ varied resources and services. We greatly appreciate our undergraduate and graduate student workers and have asked a few of them to share what working at the library means to them. Enjoy their responses below!
My meaning here at the library is to create more accessible forms of various archives to allow for everyone to enjoy.
Being given the opportunity to grow my knowledge and appreciation for the numerous resources available for students at the University of South Dakota is my favorite thing about my job here at the library.
My most recent projects have been creating online access to former Honors Thesis as well as creating more accessible transcripts for archived articles over the history of the Dakota's for the Digital Library of South Dakota.
William Kaiser, Technology Fellow
Working in the library means helping spread our words. Here at the library, we have so many different resources that students may not be aware of, and I am happy to help bring the recognition it deserves.
My favorite part about working in the library is the atmosphere. There is nothing more comforting then being surrounded by all the knowledge that we are. The noise level is perfect as well 🙂.
My projects mainly bring awareness to what we do at the library, resources we have, and honoring accomplishments.
Shaina Determan, Technology Fellow
I enjoy working at the library because last year I never spent any time there but working at the ILL has helped me to know my way around the place, which makes me feel comfortable there. I also like that I know how to navigate the shelves to find journals and books. I would have never known how to do that if I weren’t given this opportunity. I feel important when I’m at work!
Katie Rust, Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
