Student Employee Profile: Jenna Grossguth
First things first, who are you? Where are you from?
Jenna Grossguth, from West Warwick, Rhode Island
What graduating class are you? And your major?
Class of 2022, Business major with an Italian minor
What made you decide on your major?
It offers a broad set of skills and will hopefully help me to break through into the fashion world.
Are you working on anything interesting right now?
Aside from schoolwork, I tend to write poetry in my free time.
How is your time at home?
I like the relaxed environment that I am in, as both my parents work during the day. It is nice to have the complete silence that you can’t typically find at BC.
What is/was your role in the library?
As a student employee, I hold both stacks and desk shifts which include locating and reshelving books, helping patrons find books, checking in/out books to patrons, and any and all things you could think about working in a library!
Which shift is your favorite to work? And your least favorite?
My favorite are desk shifts, as they’re the most laid back and let you interact with the most people. My least favorite are stacks shifts, but specifically when I have to shelve books as this typically takes me an hour to shelve one cart.
How has the transition to online classes changed your learning experience? Do you like this better or do you prefer being in-person?
It has definitely proved to be a challenge. Learning for me is harder when instructed online. I find it hard at times to find the motivation. Thankfully, my professors have been quite understanding with how they grade assignments since this change?
Have you started using library services differently since classes went online?
Aside from not having to log my weekly hours at the library on [online scheduling software], I have yet to find a way to use library services differently. [Note: the library has updated many services to meet the needs of online learning.]
What is your favorite thing that the library offers?
Therapy dog days. Sometimes I even get paid to work with these furry friends!
Any advice/tips to help students get the most out of the library?
If you are wondering if the library has something, just ask! Chances are we do! [Note: We can usually get it through Interlibrary Loan, or now, during Coronavirus, electronically via many options.]
How has working in the library changed your view?
Working in the library has helped me make strong friendships that I would not have made if I worked somewhere else. My bosses are pretty great too ☺
Are you watching anything good on Netflix right now?
Law and Order: SVU, Grey’s Anatomy, and Hawaii Five-O
Found any fun ways to occupy your time that aren’t Netflix?
I like to take my two dogs, Bella and Willow, on weekly walks to give myself some escape from all the craziness that’s going on.
Any words of encouragement for the BC community?
Everyone should hang in there. We are a community and no matter how hard it may seem to be at times, through each other we can find the strength to get through this tough time. Eagles are meant to rise!
