Meet Our Regulars: Anne Auker
Q: Why do you come to the library?
AA: I need to use the computers to do research because I do not have internet at home. I really like THIS library because of the librarians. I like the atmosphere. I like the personal connections I have with the people who work here. I literally don’t have a family and appreciate the connections I have. I think you should have more space so you could do more. It would be nice to have more class textbooks.
Q: How often do you come to the library?
AA: Oh wow! Quite a few times a week. It could be once a week; it could be five depending on what I have going on. It’s always exciting to start a new research project, especially when I learn new things like the time I learned there were 6 drafts of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address.
Q: What do you like about the library?
AA: You do a lot with a little space. I wish there was more space with computers, at least double. I like that when I’m working out front, I feel comfortable communicating and asking librarians for help.
Q: What are you studying at Piedmont and what are your future goals?
AA: I’m at PVCC because it’s cheaper and easier to go to for two years. I find it more welcoming for non-traditional students. It’s a type of support I’m not used to getting. I am doing a general studies major with a business focus. I’d like to have my own business in the future.
Q: What advice do you have for other students?
AA: The librarians have a lot of knowledge, and you should utilize that. They have a wealth of knowledge and are highly educated. Not only does the library have a lot of resources, but the librarians have a wealth of knowledge. They will bend over backwards for their students.