As we reach the halfway point in our spring semester, the Blough-Weis Library wants to celebrate some of our fantastic student employees. Check these profiles for faces you may recognize and some new workers!
Aubrey (Mars) Russell
Aubrey is a first-year secondary education major with a concentration in English who began working at the library’s front desk during the fall semester. The Elmira, NY native loves getting to spend each shift surrounded by books and their favorite librarian, Roger! Upon graduation, Aubrey hopes to teach overseas, potentially in Scotland. Their favorite book is The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls, their favorite musician is Will Wood, and their favorite podcast is The Magnus Archives. They spend most of their free time playing video games and hanging out with their two cats, Whiskey and Tequila.
Kat Pascua
Kat is a junior psychology major who has been working in the library’s technical services since fall semester. The California native loves everything about her job! From taking care of the books, to the quiet environment, to spending time in Scholarly Grounds, Kat cherishes her time in the library. Her favorite book is The Gentlemen’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee, and she spends most of her free time playing video games. Upon graduation she hopes to work as a clinical psychologist in a correctional facility. Kat recommends each student who uses a library book to place them on the carts scattered around the building, don’t try to reshelve them yourself.
Lynn Forest
Lynn is a first-year creative writing major with minors in history and theater. This is their first semester working at the front desk, and so far, their favorite part is getting to know their boss, Morgan. Lynn is from Dover, NH and hopes to one day work as an author or screenwriter. They love all kinds of music, but their favorite is classic rock and metal. Lynn’s favorite book is The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, they love the colors black and yellow, and their favorite fictional character is Kermit the Frog.
Caelie Bratcher
Caelie is a junior sociology major with a minor in women and gender studies. She’s been employed by the library since her freshman year and now serves as a service desk student associate and a marketing and outreach student manager. The Baldwin native has always dreamt of working in a library and says her favorite part of the job is getting to know all the librarians. Upon graduation, she hopes to work within the prison system to advocate for inmate rehabilitation. Her favorite book is Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, and she recently studied abroad in Ireland. Caelie would describe herself as a Muppet enthusiast with Gonzo being her favorite and Scooter being a close runner-up.
Destiny King
Destiny is a junior music composition major who just began working as a service desk associate this semester. The Hanover native loves the library’s calm environment and has enjoyed getting to know all the library’s employees. She hopes to one day work as a film score composer. Destiny is an ENTP personality type who loves horror books and all things zombie related. Her favorite book is Fledgling by Octavia E. Butler, she loves strawberry cheesecake and Snickers, and can sing and play the piano.
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