Events
General events for patrons
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Annual events for student employees
The Libraries also offers special events only for student employees each year.
Student Assistant Appreciation Night
The Student Assistant Appreciation Night is a signature celebratory event held to honor the dedication of the Libraries' student staff. This night is all about giving our student workers a chance to meet colleagues from across different departments, grab some food, and hang out with each other. Additionally, students will learn more about the Libraries, meet some Libraries’ staff and take part in fun activities. All student employees are paid for their attendance, and a meal with refreshments is provided.
Careers in Libraries Panel
Careers in Libraries highlights the diverse career trajectories within the field of librarianship. Current librarians from varied professional backgrounds share their unique career journeys, focusing on the transferable skills needed for modern academic libraries. This event is specifically designed to help student employees explore potential career paths within the library system that align with their own skills and interests. Libraries student employees are paid for their attendance, and food and refreshments are provided.
From Stacks to Success: Libraries Alumni Panel
From Stacks to Success is designed to bridge the gap between student employment and post-graduation careers by connecting current students with Libraries alumni. Former student employees return to share insights on how their experiences at the Libraries developed their skills, guided their career choices, and supported their transition after graduation. This is a valuable opportunity for current employees to ask alumni about career exploration and navigating the job search process. Libraries student employees are paid for their attendance, and food and refreshments are provided.
Spring Student Awards
The Spring Student Awards serve as a celebratory wrap-up to the academic year. This ceremony is our way of saying thank you to all our student staff while specifically honoring our Student of the Year and Above & Beyond award winners. It’s a great chance to recognize the hard work that keeps the Libraries running. Student employees are paid for their time, and we provide plenty of food and drinks for everyone to enjoy.
Scheduling note: Specific dates and times for these events are determined annually by the Student Assistant Program Committee during the planning phase. Official announcements will be shared with all student staff once dates are finalized.