2024-2025 Impact Report_final version

Sherry Khalil

I graduated from USD in Spring 2025. I worked at Copley for all four years of my undergraduate studies at the Access Services desk. I am currently a Ph.D. student in organic chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Copley Library was a supportive environment even before it became my workplace providing valuable opportunities to develop professional communication skills through interactions with staff, students, and public patrons. Over the years, I encountered situations that needed professionalism, patience, and clear communication, even during challenging interactions.

I also developed attention to detail through responsibilities such as book shelving, which has come in handy when running lab experiments! Copley helped me build a sense of workplace accountability by emphasizing reliability, punctuality, and responsibility. End-of-semester evaluations encouraged me to seek feedback and improve. I also learned how to set professional boundaries: when to escalate an issue and when to handle it independently. I developed multitasking skills during peak times when assisting patrons, answering calls, and managing traffic, even when understaffed. Advice for new Copley Library student assistants: Copley offers flexible work hours that accommodate different schedules, whether you are a morning person, a night owl, or prefer weekends. Planning my semester early and tracking deadlines helped me balance work and academics effectively. Communicate with your supervisor in advance if your coursework becomes overwhelming or if you need a mental health break. Take advantage of the positive work environment, build friendships, and use quieter shifts (when allowed) to get ahead in your studies. My favorite memories: I would say meeting my long-time friend and roommate while working there. I also loved our end-of-semester gatherings across departments to celebrate graduating students. The quieter weekend shifts with fun conversations and meeting prospective students touring campus were among my favorite moments as well.

COPLEY LIBRARY STUDENT EMPLOYEES FY2024-2025

Federal Work Study Students Alexcia Doak Alexia Avila Amanda Moreno Amari Esper Andrea Rangel Armando Munoz Carlie Hall

Grace Szpila Hailey Solley Isaiah Smith

Sherry Khalil Slater Rubio-Williams Thanya Gethsemane Hawkins Yliana La Cross

Jayson Winstead Karin Sherif Awad Keana-Leoni Balalio Kylie Lynne Reyes Leila Loya Lily Daniels-Diehl Maria Perez Maya Tschetter Mayte Guzman Nathalie Diazgranados Peter Allan Davis II Raymond Ruvalcaba Rebeca Sánchez Solana

Graduate Students Dionisio Saucedo Emily Carter

Cecelia Baker Chantelle Tiya Christian Gomez Cynthia Gonzalez-Millan Danielle DePinto Eduard Hovhannisyan Erique Balumbu Garrett Lindaman

ROTC Fellows Caedman Welch David Ordaz Gunner Zoch Kara Curry Nicolo Posehn

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