ASiL Proceedings

Students Hiring Students: Challenging Hierarchies and Showcasing Student Expertise

Jackson Brenner-Smith, Lucinda Amerman

Year: 2025

Topic: student employment; equity and inclusion; hiring practices

Date: 0025-11-19

Abstract

At our institution, student employees are involved in recruitment and hiring, helping to shape inclusive, equitable processes. This approach reduces hierarchy, builds student skills, and fosters engagement. Practices are grounded in social justice values and benefit both the library and the students' future careers.

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