The Library Schools Engagement Ambassadors were recruited through the Lancaster Success Programme and schemes.
Shannon
“Hi, I am Shannon, and I am a second-year History (BA) undergraduate. I am currently a Library Schools Engagement Ambassador at 欧美视频 Library working with A-Level students to aid them with their EPQ projects. I work mostly with these students regarding information literacy and aiding their transition to university providing personal tips and tricks for this transition. Furthermore, I am a friendly face to the students to whom they can voice their worries or questions about their EPQ projects and the transition into university. I enjoy helping students in this way because I understand what it is like to be faced with the daunting decision of university or not. I have been able to extend my advice and presentation skills much further because of this, it is a great way to give back to students!”
Elisha
“In my role as a Library Schools Engagement Ambassador, I work alongside the Faculty Librarian team to assist with a range of projects, from creating informational resources to providing support for library research days and outreach trips to schools and colleges. As part of this, I help students in Years 12-13 research and complete their Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and share my experiences of Higher Education, with the aim of helping students to experience university before applying and encourage access to higher education. Working as part of the Library Schools Engagement Team has given me experience working as part of a wider team on a dynamic project in a professional setting. Being in this role has helped to develop my knowledge of information literacy- it has been invaluable for me in my degree, and it is really rewarding to be able to share this with school and college pupils considering higher education.”
Charlotte
“Hi, I’m Charlotte and I’m a 1st year medical student. In my role as a Library Schools Engagement Ambassador, I’ve been able to work with the wider Teaching and Engagement Team, with a variety of projects ranging from EPQ information searching days, outreach visits to schools and presentations about transitioning to university. Having done an EPQ in college, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed being able to help college students with information searching and planning for their own EPQ. In addition, I’ve also been able to talk to students about life as a medical student, the transition from college to university and widening access to Higher Education. Working in this role has been an invaluable experience of working in a team, building knowledge of information literacy and being able to pass on my knowledge to college students. I’m looking forward to what else my role as Library Schools Engagement ambassador brings!”
Eleanor
"Hello! I'm Eleanor, one of the Library School Engagement Ambassadors and I'm a first-year student studying Psychology (BSc). I work alongside Faculty Librarians in creating library content for both existing and upcoming students, as well as assisting college students with their Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) when they visit the University to use our resources. As a widening participation student, I like to share my experiences of university experience as a mature student, and to spread the word that university is for everyone who wants to feed their need for curiosity and knowledge! Working in this role has helped to develop my communication and leadership skills, and I have had the great opportunity of learning more about the library facilities and being able to use them for my own degree. Despite being in my first year within the role, I have gained so much experience already and I can't wait to carry on being a Library School Engagement Ambassador next year!"