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Libraries graduate assistantships foster skills beyond the stacks and graduation

Did you know that whether you’re studying social sciences, music, history, teaching or any other discipline, a graduate assistantship with WVU Libraries prepares you with useful skills and a well-rounded experience that goes beyond coursework and into your future?

While most students know the Libraries to be a place to fuel their academic success, only few know it offers many opportunities to grow their professional career. From coding to writing or researching to cataloging, Libraries GAs take these skills, make them their own and hone a path toward their passion and career.

We sat down with some of our graduate assistants (GAs) during Graduate Student Appreciation Week and talked to them about their experiences working with the Libraries during their assistantships. Each had a unique story to tell about the skills and knowledge they gained to help them achieve their career paths and goals.

This article is republished from Ex Libris Magazine News — read the original article.