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SJSU Graduating Library Student Assistant Reception

April 30, 2007 -

In order to honor 36 graduating student assistants who have worked in the library while attending classes, University Library Dean, Ruth Kifer, held a reception on April 30, 2007.In celebration of the graduation of and their exemplary work at the King Library,

The graduating students were recognized for their years of library service, as well as their academic achievements. The reception provided an opportunity for Library staff to thank the student assistants who perform essential “front-line” services such as checking-out library and reserve materials; shelving new and returned books, journals, and newspapers; searching bibliographic information; processing interlibrary loan requests; paying vendor invoices; processing purchasing requests; creating library signage; and many other library information and operational duties.

The new celebration includes giving the graduating students an opportunity to select one of the new books being added to the library’s collection that relates to the student’s field of study or other interest area. The selected titles reflect the personal and academic interests of the alumni, as well as current events. Some of the books selected by members of the Class of 2007 included: {get list from Rae Ann on Friday}

The book is plated in honor of the graduating student assistant and will become part of the library’s permanent collection. The Library Dean, staff and faculty took the opportunity to express appreciation for their work, and congratulated them on their graduation.

• Photos
• Our Graduating Students

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