Congratulations to our Fall 2024 graduating libraries student employees

Md Minhajul Amin (He/Him)

• University Libraries Department: Access and User Services since 2023
• Degree: Master of Science in Information Systems
• Major/Minor: Business Data Analytics and Project Management
• Future Plans: "After graduation, I plan to secure a rewarding position in the IT field that aligns with my skills and interests."
• Favorite Memory of the Libraries: “On the day we celebrated Halloween in 2023, it was my first time experiencing the holiday.”
• Favorite Space in the Libraries: "Document on Demand”
• A fun fact: "I am absolutely obsessed with chocolates."

Matthew Black (He/Him)

• University Libraries Department: Clarke Historical Library since 2024
• Degree: Bachelor of ScienceMajor/Minor: Public History, Anthropology, and Mathematics
• Future Plans: "Work as an archaeologist for the NPS."
• Favorite Memory of the Libraries: “Reading the diary entry on December 7^th, 1941 (Pearl Harbor).”
• Favorite Space in the Libraries: "The Clarke’s Stacks.”
• A fun fact: "I have a globe collection."

Manoj Kumar Chirala (He/Him)

• University Libraries Department: Clarke Historical Library since 2024
• Degree: Master in Information Systems
• Major/Minor: Business Data Analytics
• Future Plans: “IT job."
• Favorite Memory of the Libraries: “Every moment with colleagues.”
• Favorite Space in the Libraries: “1North.” 

Anjali Gujjar (She/Her)

• University Libraries Department: Clarke Historical Library since 2024
• Degree: Master of Science
• Major/Minor: Information Systems
• Future Plans: “I plan to focus on growing and developing my startup.”
• Favorite Memory of the Libraries: “Working on my summer project about Michigan’s Sunrise Coast for Omeka.”
• Favorite Space in the Libraries: "Stacks in the Clarke Historical Library.”
• A fun fact: "My dog and I are practically twins."

Sammie Hutter (She/Her)

• University Libraries Department: Adobe Lounge beginning 2024
• Degree: Bachelor’s of Broadcast and Cinema Arts
• Major/Minor: Broadcast and Cinema Arts
• Future Plans: "To work in the film industry."
• Favorite Memory of the Libraries: “Working with my best friend Nishat.”
• Favorite Space in the Libraries: "The Adobe Lounge.”
• Fun Fact: “I love the people I work for: Ann and Claire.”

Sherly Nandha (She/Her)

• University Libraries Department: Access and User Services since 2022
• Degree: Master’s
• Major/Minor: Project Management
• Future Plans: "To spend the past two years unlearning what I knew and gaining real-world experience."
• Favorite Memory of the Libraries: “Battling it out with my colleagues to earn the privilege of closing the second floor during library hours.”
• Favorite Space in the Libraries: "When I’m stationed at the information desk on the first floor, I enjoy observing people as they enter and exit.”
• A fun fact: "I thoroughly enjoy using radios to communicate, and I’m thrilled that my dream of doing so has come true."

Sumanth Kumar Reddy Perla (He/Him)

• University Libraries Department: Clarke Historical Library since 2023
• Degree: Master’s
• Major/Minor: Information Systems
• Future Plans: "Look for a job and plan to move to another city.”
• Favorite Memory of the Libraries: “My favorite memory is sitting by the window every day at work, watching the sunrise with the beautiful sunshine in the mornings. It’s always such a peaceful way to start the day, especially when it snows. The snowflakes gently falling outside while the sun’s rays peek through just makes everything feel so calm and magical. It’s the kind of moment that really makes you appreciate the little things.”
• Favorite Space in the Libraries: "Private study rooms.”
• A fun fact:  "I can quote random lines from movies at the perfect moments.  It's like my own little way of adding humor to the day!"