Library Associate - Circulation/Reserve
How long have you worked at Briggs Library? Since June 2012
What is your hometown? Dunnell, MN
Where's the furthest place you have traveled? Roatán, Honduras
What's your favorite food? Pizza
What's your favorite television/streaming show? The Mandalorian
Tell us one fun fact about yourself. I have too many hobbies and not enough time (tabletop gaming, video games, reading, movies, music). The bear is my spirit animal.
Systems & Discovery Librarian
How long have you worked at Briggs Library? Since Aug 2024
What is your hometown? Colorado Springs, CO
Where's the furthest place you have traveled? Budapest, Hungary
What's your favorite food? Dark Chocolate
What's your favorite television/streaming show? Gilmore Girls
Tell us one fun fact about yourself. I love birdwatching and gardening.
Digital Initiatives Coordinator
How long have you worked at Briggs Library? Since April 2022
What is your hometown? Woodbury, MN
Where's the furthest place you have traveled? San Diego, CA
What's your favorite food? Cuban Sandwich
What's your favorite television/streaming show? Arcane: League of Legends
Tell us one fun fact about yourself. I go by both Anthony and Tony. Typically, I introduce myself as Anthony then people tend to switch to Tony over time.
Library Technician
How long have you worked at Briggs Library? 4.5 years
What is your hometown? Brookings, SD
Where's the furthest place you have traveled? San Diego, CA
What's your favorite food? Pizza
What's your favorite television/streaming show? I Love Lucy
Tell us one fun fact about yourself. I was born in Canada and have dual citizenship.
Temporary Reference Librarian
Archivist
How long have you worked at Briggs Library? 30 years!
What is your hometown? Hayti, SD
Where's the furthest place you have traveled? Europe (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, France, England)
What's your favorite food? Crab and sushi, or maybe steak. Can't decide which is my favorite.
What's your favorite television/streaming show? I don't really have a favorite. It depends on my mood. I recently binged the first season of The Dark Crystal (which was awesome by the way).
Tell us one fun fact about yourself. I have 5 Persian cats: Abbey, LeeLoo, Ziva, Bear, and Oscar.
Humanities & Social Sciences Librarian
How long have you worked at Briggs Library? 27 years
What is your hometown? Colorado Springs, CO
Where's the furthest place you have traveled? Australia
What's your favorite food? Anything that is spicy and has no meat.
What's your favorite television/streaming show? Dr. Who
Tell us one fun fact about yourself. I make my own soap.
Library Operations Manager
How long have you worked at Briggs Library? 6 years
What is your hometown? Madison, SD
Where's the furthest place you have traveled? Italy
What's your favorite food? Cheese
What's your favorite television/streaming show? How I Met Your Mother
Tell us one fun fact about yourself. I can hypnotize a chicken!
Head of Technical Services
How long have you worked at Briggs Library? Since September 1, 2022
What is your hometown? Ulaanbaatar (UB), Mongolia
Where's the furthest place you have traveled? Circumnavigated the globe (not intentionally!) from NYC to Rome, Rome to Moscow, to Moscow to Ulaanbaatar, from Ulaanbaatar to Seoul, from Soul back to Los Angeles, from Los Angeles to NYC, took a Trans-Siberian Railway from UB to Moscow, from Moscow to Budapest, which took 7 days only one way and back home another week during my studies in Hungary
What's your favorite food? All things soup and Mediterranean cuisine
What's your favorite television/streaming show? 3rd Rock from the Sun, Fraiser and Seinfeld. Film noirs and classics. My favs are Modern Times and City Lights with Charlie Chaplin
Tell us one fun fact about yourself. I like to read, cook, and putter around the house. I'm a wild mushroom forager as my father taught me.
SDBOR Systems Coordinator
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Library Associate
How long have you worked at Briggs Library? 15 years
What is your hometown? Bradley, SD
Where's the furthest place you have traveled? California
What's your favorite food? Pizza
What's your favorite television/streaming show? NOVA
Tell us one fun fact about yourself. I play World of Warcraft and Elder Scrolls Online.
Dean of the Library
How long have you worked at Briggs Library? 10 years
What is your hometown? I grew up in White Bear Lake, MN and Marshall, MN.
Where's the furthest place you have traveled? South Africa
What's your favorite food? Ice Cream
What's your favorite television/streaming show? I don't watch TV.
Tell us one fun fact about yourself. I enjoy whale watching.
Research & Instruction Librarian
How long have you worked at Briggs Library? 2 years
What is your hometown? Wayne, NE
Where's the furthest place you have traveled? Germany
What's your favorite food? Sushi
What's your favorite television/streaming show? The Office, Friends, Supernatural and Schitt's Creek are favorites
Tell us one fun fact about yourself. I went to high school with Beth (Emily Kinney) from The Walking Dead.
Information Services Librarian
How long have you worked at Briggs Library? 27 years
What is your hometown? Arlington, SD
Where's the furthest place you have traveled? Europe/UK
What's your favorite food? Bananas, Watermelon, Peaches
What's your favorite television/streaming show? Mom, The Conners, Enterprise
Tell us one fun fact about yourself. I will kid you.
Catalog Librarian
How long have you worked at Briggs Library? 31 years
What is your hometown? Born in Storm Lake, IA; grew up in Sioux Falls
Where's the furthest place you have traveled? Austria
What's your favorite food? Pickled herring
What's your favorite television/streaming show? This Is Us
Tell us one fun fact about yourself. I have synesthesia, where I see letters and words in color.
Volunteer Indexer
How long have you worked at Briggs Library? 7 years
What is your hometown? Brookings, SD
Where's the furthest place you have traveled? Ireland
What's your favorite food? Dessert
What's your favorite television/streaming show? Sports
Tell us one fun fact about yourself. I have a cell phone, but only 3 people have my number.
Bob was a beloved library volunteer. We miss his smile and enthusiasm for both the library and SDSU athletics. Learn more about him here: https://www.eidsnessfuneralhome.com/obituary/robert-bob-bartling
Electronic Resources and Scholarly Communications Librarian
How long have you worked at Briggs Library? 8 years
What is your hometown? Kansas City, MO
Where's the furthest place you have traveled? The Seychelles
What's your favorite food? Korean BBQ
What's your favorite television/streaming show? Twin Peaks, and Twin Peaks : The Return
Tell us one fun fact about yourself. I saw The Grateful Dead over 100 times between 1987-1995.
Archivist & Special Collections Librarian
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Reference & Instruction Librarian, Subject Librarian for Agriculture, Food & Environmental Sciences
How long have you worked at Briggs Library? 30 years
What is your hometown? La Crosse, WI
Where's the furthest place you have traveled? Spain
What's your favorite food? Ice Cream
What's your favorite television/streaming show? All-time favorites: Catastrophe, Gavin & Stacey, Parks & Rec, Veep, Great British Baking Show; Current obsessions: Loot, Ted Lasso, Trying, W1A, Workin' Moms
Tells us one fun fact about yourself. I love horses, the Green Bay Packers, Pokemon Go, Jackrabbit athletics (especially football, volleyball, basketball, and softball), and my family.
Bindery Technician
How long have you worked at Briggs Library? 21 years
What is your hometown? Brookings, SD
Where's the furthest place you have traveled? Germany
What's your favorite food? Anything chocolate
What's your favorite television/streaming show? American Ninja Warrior
Tell us one fun fact about yourself. I was born on Hobo Day.
Library Computer Support
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Systems & Discovery Librarian
How long have you worked at Briggs Library? 3 years
What is your hometown? Brookings, SD
Where's the furthest place you have traveled? Florida
What's your favorite food? Chocolate
What's your favorite television/streaming show? Game of Thrones
Tell us one fun fact about yourself. I have a large model horse collection and enjoy painting them in my spare time.
Acquisitions Associate
How long have you worked at Briggs Library? Student from Fall 1986-Fall 1990, Full-Time from Spring 1993-Present.
What is your hometown? Cresbard, SD
Where's the furthest place you have traveled? Sanibel Island, Florida
What's your favorite food? Crab legs
What's your favorite television/streaming show? Antiques Roadshow
Tell us one fun fact about yourself. I love NASCAR!
Financial Program Assistant
How long have you worked at Briggs Library? Since October 31, 2022
What’s your hometown? Ivanhoe, MN
What’s the furthest place you have traveled to? Puerto Rico
What’s your favorite food? Popcorn
What’s your favorite television/streaming show? Gilmore Girls
Tell us one unique fact about yourself. I love to cross stitch!