This event celebrates all student employees who contribute to the Libraries, and the Festival's theme this year is "You are the star!" "We are pleased to have such a fine group of 'stars' to honor," said Molly Royse, who co-chairs the Diversity Committee. Co-chair Becky Roller continued, "Student employees are at the heart of library service. Without their energy and spirit, the library would be unable to offer all of the services at all of the times we do. They also help us better understand our student patrons." "Students can sometimes know what's going on before we do, which helps make our services better and expands our roles as information providers," added Sheila Stephens, who is helping to organize the event.

Students who have worked in the library system for two or more years will receive a special honor. The students are each selecting a favorite library book, and that book is being personalized with an embossed bookplate. The Diversity Committee is coordinating the placement of these books in the Libraries’ collection.

Barbara Dewey, Dean of Libraries, will also acknowledge the students who serve on her Dean's Student Advisory Committee. These students, who represent each college, the Student Government Association, and Graduate Student Senate, provide invaluable information about the needs of student patrons.

The event is open to all library staff and student employees. Dean Barbara Dewey will recognize the honorees beginning at 3 p.m.