Support from Students
KU Libraries student employees excelled amidst uncertainty
With library locations across campus reopening and classes continuing — both on the Hill and online — throughout the spring 2021 semester, KU Libraries relied on stellar student employees
to keep operations running smoothly.
Students in the libraries complete a wide variety of essential work in every department, from staffing the checkout desks to reshelving materials.
Monica Mascote, a student supervisor in Anschutz Library, has worked for KU Libraries since 2017. She found she had much adjusting to do as the pandemic changed library operations.
“It was important that we continued to offer services and resources during the pandemic because KU Libraries are instrumental to the success of so many students,” Mascote said. “This past academic year has been difficult for most students with such rapid changes at KU.”
In her role, Mascote loves helping library patrons. To honor her dedication, she was nominated
by her supervisor for the annual Dean’s Award for Student Employee Excellence (DASEE).
In May, Mascote was presented with one of two DASEE awards for her exemplary service.
“Winning the DASEE meant a lot because I’ve been at Anschutz for about four years now, and I appreciated knowing that my hard work and dedication to the libraries is being recognized,” Mascote said. “I believe this is one of the best jobs a college student can have, and I’m lucky to be part of an amazing bunch of students who work for Anschutz.”
Mascote graduated in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology with a minor in business. She also served as a KU Libraries Student Ambassador during her senior year.