We Love Our Student Employees!
Celebrating 2024 Student Scholarship Recipients
UW Libraries recognizes the achievements of our outstanding student employees through our Student Employee Appreciation Week, and an annual scholarship award, generously sponsored by UW Libraries donors. On February 29, we celebrated this year’s 50 new scholarship recipients in person with a reception honoring their amazing contributions.
Library student workers represent undergraduates and graduate students from all areas of study working across all three UW campuses, including UW Press! As one of the largest employers of student workers on campus, our student employees are essential to Libraries’ operations – while they literally keep the doors open, lights on and books on shelves, they are also peer mentors, writers, designers, marketers, technicians and instructors! We LOVE our student employees, and this year’s scholarship class exemplifies the dedication, creativity and work ethic that our students bring to their jobs every day. But don’t take our word for it; see what our students have to say about their experience working with the Libraries in these selected quotes from 2024 scholarship recipient essays:
But don’t take our word for it; see what our students have to say about their experience working with the Libraries in these selected quotes from 2024 scholarship recipient essays:
“As a Web Services & UX Assistant at ITSDS at UW Libraries, my journey has been transformative, echoing not just professional development, but a profound personal evolution. 
At UW Libraries, under the guidance of supportive supervisors, I found an environment that not only respected my ideas but also encouraged me to voice them. UW Libraries provided more than just a job; it offered a community where I found friends, mentors, and a sense of belonging. It has nurtured my professional skills, yes, but more importantly, it has allowed me to find my voice and vision. I have learned to embrace challenges with confidence and curiosity, qualities that I will carry forward in my journey both within and beyond the realms of librarianship.” – Sabrina
“…I’ve found a place where I belong at UW libraries, and it’s turned me into a version of myself that freshman me probably wouldn’t recognize but would be grateful to have grown into.”
“I am very happy to be a part of (the library). Everybody working at the campus library is very collaborative and supportive, their willingness to listen to my ideas and questions fostered an environment that allowed me to flourish both personally and professionally with confidence.” – Anmei
“Beyond the practical skills gained, working in the Health Sciences Library has provided me with in-depth exposure to various health science topics, crucial for my future graduate school decision.” – Xiaoyu
“my experience working at the UW Libraries has been transformative for my personal, academic, and professional growth…
“Learning how information transmits through libraries encouraged my academic goal of pursuing informatics. My interaction with various information technologies at the library sparked a deep interest in how technology can enhance information accessibility.” – Yuanxi
“Overall, my experience working at the UW Libraries has been transformative for my personal, academic, and professional growth, impacting my past activities, current skill set, and future prospects for my transition into the modern workplace.”- Braedyn
“Connecting people with the resources and knowledge they desire is the most meaningful part of my job…”
“My time at the library has made me a better worker– one who understands that above all else, my role in the library is to facilitate community.” – Clara
“I have consistently continued to learn new things and gain new skills through the projects I have worked on. I learned that my work was valued, including the time I needed to learn and the questions I needed to ask; and that this was a place where I could communicate my needs and be met where I was, with understanding and encouragement, by people who were excited to help me grow and learn.” – Cyprus
“I have consistently continued to learn new things and gain new skills…
“I never would have imagined that I would find a job that combines so many of my interests: helping other people, designing user interfaces, reading, learning, tackling new challenges, and creating seamless experiences for people.” – Doan
“In my studies as a history and psychology double major, my work at the library has supplemented my education in multiple ways. Learning the history of UW and Suzzallo and Allen has been immensely valuable, and spreading this knowledge to patrons from all over the world gives me a unique connection to my university. Connecting people with the resources and knowledge they desire is the most meaningful part of my job, and it has solidified my commitment to service-oriented work in the future.” – Dominic
“I feel extremely fortunate and grateful to be working in a space where diversity is celebrated and welcomed, and in turn, I aim to project that same sentiment to all those who choose to visit the library.” – Ileana
I feel extremely fortunate and grateful to be working in a space where diversity is celebrated and welcomed
“I am confident that I am getting more out of my MLIS program because of the real world experience I’m gaining at Foster Business Library. I’m very grateful for the last year and a half at Foster because I know I will be more confident in my job search later this year because of this experience.” – Giselle
“Working at the UW Libraries has shaped me into a better person, one who can connect better with others. My personal growth from the RC Desk is something I will value for life as I will utilize these skills in every possible situation. I’ve appreciated the opportunities and challenges the help desk has presented, and I will continue to grow and improve throughout my time here.” – Jordan
“…coming to work soon became the best part of my week, as it made me feel so connected to the academic community. In addition to enriching my sense of community on campus, working at the library, especially in and around the older collections held offsite and in Special Collections, made me even more enthusiastic about my academic studies.” – Leila
“I am intertwined in a community of supervisors who provide me opportunities to grow, technicians who collaborate with student staff in various projects, and student staff members who I feel comfortable talking about anything with. I’ve found a place where I belong at UW libraries, and it’s turned me into a version of myself that freshman me probably wouldn’t recognize but would be grateful to have grown into.” – Maggie
UW Libraries annual Student Video Contest is here! Since 2018, this annual student video contest has produced some 
Board Game Collection Debuts at Odegaard: 
Accessibility Update: New Wheelchair Charging Stations and more! 
Karaoke Fridays are Back!:Come to enjoy 
February 6- Community Reads: 
Feb 14- Tarot for Friends and Lovers:
EXHIBIT: Magick and Mystery: Exploring the Supernatural in Special Collections
EXHIBIT: Breaking Bread: Foodways and Cuisine in Print – opening September 26 
January 11- 
January 31-
The Atlantic online: 
Israel-Hamas War Research Guide
Someday This Will Be Over: AIDS Remembered – On the 35th anniversary of World AIDS Day, this exhibit highlights the history of the HIV/AIDS pandemic with a focus on the political, social, and cultural impacts in the United States and Seattle. The exhibit will also feature film viewings in Allen Auditorium. Now-January 15th. 
The boys went on to win Olympic gold in spectacular fashion in Berlin. But they did more than win gold. They created a great legacy. If you have never done so, I urge you to go down to Conibear Shellhouse and take a look at the Husky Clipper, the beautiful shell in which the boys rowed their way to glory in 1936. It hangs gorgeously above the dining commons. It has been lovingly restored, preserved, and displayed. Its burnished red cedar hull and yellow spruce trim glow under the spotlights in the room. But more than a beautiful object, the Husky Clipper is important because it is a symbol. It stands for something far beyond winning a race. It embodies the boys’ legacy. It tells a story. It tells how—aided by the spectacular generosity of the citizens of Seattle in a very tough time—those nine young men showed us all what we can do when we climb in a boat and pull together as one.
Odegaard Undergraduate Library Access Update: UW Alumni Association Members and Cascadia College members are now included as part of the UW-only access policy for Odegaard. To enter, users must have a current library account and present their UWAA card (physical card, or digital card in UWAA app) or Cascadia Card PLUS a current, valid photo ID.
Missing Women Authors: Songs from the Kishangarh Zenana: Display case on Allen Library North Balcony, First Floor: 
Unveiling Myanmar: Allen Library North Lobby
November 14- Scholars’ Studio for Graduate Students
11/17 1-4PM: Karaoke Fridays: 
EXHIBIT: Magick and Mystery: Exploring the Supernatural in Special Collections
EXHIBIT: Breaking Bread: Foodways and Cuisine in Print – opening September 26 
