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L-R David Arneke, Femi Balogun Femi Balogun from the Research, Outreach, and Instruction Department is the winner of the 2015 Outstanding Student Library Worker Award.  The award, made possible through a gift from David Arneke of the Friends of the UNCG Libraries Board of Directors, is given annually. The winner receives a spot on the award plaque, a $500 award from Mr. Arneke, and a $500 gift card from the University Bookstore. Femi is a graduating senior studying Spanish language, literature, and culture, with a minor in Health Studies. She has worked in the libraries since 2013 in both the Digital Media Commons as well as the Research, Outreach, and Instruction department. She fully embodies the criteria for the award, including reliability, responsibility, conscientiousness, and commitment to service and teamwork. Congratulations, Femi! Later in the month, Paula Damasceno was chosen as the UNCG Student Employee of the Year for 2014/2015. Paula works in the DMC where...

Alaina Jones (center) flanked by  Director of Development Linda Burr and  Friends Board member David Arneke Alaina Jones of the Harold Schiffman Music Library is this year’s winner of the Outstanding Student Library Worker Award, given annually through the generosity of Friends Board member David Arneke and supplemented by the UNCG Bookstore.

Graduating senior Lois Barnes (left) was recognized with the Libraries’ Outstanding Student Worker Award this spring.   Lois worked in the Access Services Department, where she was very well regarded by her co-workers and library patrons alike. She was cited for her helpfulness in serving patrons, and her creativity and leadership among the student workers in the Libraries.   One colleague described her as "the sort of employee you wish you could clone." The Outstanding Student Worker Award was created through the generosity of David Arneke (right), a member of the Board of Directors of the Friends of the UNCG Libraries.   Lois received a cash award and a matching award from the UNCG Bookstore.