Hey everyone! My name is Rynique Barker and I’m a senior here at West Chester University. My major is Psychology and I work at the library as a student worker in the work study program on campus. I have been a student worker at the library since my junior year and it’s been AMAZING. I love that I have been able to join the team here at FHG and fall right into place. Since I was a little girl, my mom always took me to the library to get books to read at home no matter whether it was bedtime or just free time. Then I started getting older and she would take me with her to the colleges where she worked and I’d end up in the library. As soon as I turned 13, I was accepted to be in the Teen Advisory Board at my local library. So as you can see this is much bigger to me than just a job. Libraries are a big part of my life and I’m super grateful that now as a 21 year old, they still are.

 

 

So from the heart, if you are looking into work study...DO IT! Everyone here is so kind and willing to help you in every way physically possible. It’s based off of your schedule so you can fit time to work between classes or even on the weekends. I also like it because you are in a quieter space, so it’s really my time to relax my mind and just focus on the books instead of focusing on my classes for a little bit. You get to interact with other students every time you work the desk and your friends can always stop by to say hi. I love being a student worker and you definitely will if you want a stress free, enjoyable, and rewarding campus job. If you are in the library or on campus and see me, please say hello! I hope you all have a super great year and thank you so much for reading!

 

Blog post written by Rynique Barker