We are accepting applications on a rolling basis for ambassadors to promote our support services, collections and research resources both on and off campus. Please note, this is an unpaid volunteer opportunity. 

• Build your resume
• Expand knowledge of library resources
• Enhance public engagement skills
• Apply your creativity
• Advocate on behalf of your peers
• Get free library swag

Ambassadors help promote library resources, such as, collections, books, databases, tutorials, and our services such as research support services, borrowing services, scholarly communication services and more!

On Campus

We regularly participate in on-campus activities such as the Welcome Back Event in the fall.

Online

Assist with organizing social media campaigns, student takeovers, and more!

Melody Palmer
Melody Palmer (they/she) is  studying Women's and Gender Studies. 

Melody's favorite study spot is one of the corner desks on the second floor of University Library. They are most excited about interacting and collaborating with other library/book enthusiasts.

Calista Corson

Calista (she/her) is studying English. Her favorite place to study is the quiet zones in the University Library

Calista's favorite book is These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong. Fun fact: Calista can play guitar! 

Lauren Misco

Lauren (she/her) is studying History with a minor in Anthropology. Her favorite place to study is the Minerva Room in the University Library. 

Lauren's favorite book is Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Fun fact: she loves cats! 

Mattie Fitzpatrick 

Mattie (she/her) is studying History with a minor in Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies. Her favorite place to study is the purple room in the basement of the University Library

Mattie's favorite book is The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix. Fun fact: Mattie is the youngest of 18 grandchildren! 

Alexander Arfin

Alex (he/him) is majoring in Globalization Studies with a minor in East Asian Studies. His favorite place to study is either the collaborative zones in the basement of the University Library or the quiet zones. 

Fun Fact: Alex has over 10 plants. 

Madison (Madi) Jachim

Madi (she/they) is majoring in Psychology with a minor in WGSS. She loves studying just about anywhere in the libraries but mainly in the collaborative zones. 

Madi's favorite book is Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. Fun Fact: She has a fake tooth! 

 Amara Hall 

Amara (she/they) is majoring in History with a minor in Russian. She is new to studying in the libraries but cannot wait to find a favorite spot! 

Amara's favorite book is Bonds of Brass by Emily Skrutskie. Fun Fact: She has two comic book themed tattoos! 

Allegra Walker

Allegra (she/her) is majoring in English and Africana Studies. Her favorite places to study are the group study rooms in the University Library and silent zones. 

Allegra's favorite book is We Are All Completely Besides Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler. Fun Fact: She's been a pescatarian all her life! 

Carter K. Lepin 

Carter (they/them) is majoring in LACS and Political Science with a minor in Law and Philosophy. Their favorite place to study is the collaborative zones in the University Library. 

Carter's favorite book is The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. Fun Fact: They played in Carnegie Hall and have played the tenor saxophone for ten years!
 

Jo Ann Mulligan
Jo Ann (she/her/hers) graduated from the Master of Science, Information Science program at the University at Albany, SUNY.

Jo Ann's Thoughts on the Program

My time as a library ambassador allowed me to learn more about our library’s resources, share my love of libraries with the students, make great friends! It was the highlight of my time at UAlbany!

Amanda Greenwood
Amanda (she/her/hers) graduated from the Master of Science, Information Science program at the University at Albany, SUNY.

Amanda's Thoughts on the Program

I truly enjoyed being involved with the UAlbany Libraries Ambassador Program during the Spring 2021 semester. It was wonderful to meet like-minded people interested in increasing campus community engagement with the libraries. Everyone was extremely nice and supportive, and I loved hearing all the creative ideas from my peers. The experience also taught me a lot more about what our libraries do and how I can utilize the services provided. I recommended this volunteer work to my friends!