Charlie LaRock, born in Manhattan, NY and a NOLA resident for the past
seven years, is a senior studying Public Relations where he’s active in
the Public Relations Student Society of America.  With graduation right around the corner, he plans on
staying in New Orleans because he likes the weather here.

Charlie says he uses the library morning, noon, and night. “I come to
study, relax, hide in the stacks—I like to get away from the stuff you
have to read for class and read something for pleasure, if only for a
little bit.” He also feels the library is great for “me time” as
well getting your work done.

When asked about how the library can further student success he says, “I
don’t drink coffee, but it’s cool that you guys offer free coffee for
the students!” Lastly, he is happy with the library staff and faculty
and says he’s never been let down when needing library help.

Thanks, Charlie, thanks for using the library and congratulations on being
the Monroe Library Friend of the Month!

Friend of the Month

Meet Chantel Jackson, our Library Friend of the Month!

Chantel was born in Illinois but has lived in Baton Rouge prior to
enrolling at Loyola. She’s a sophomore majoring in English Writing with
a minor in Sociology.

She enjoys surfing the internet and watching movies and is also a student
employee you might find behind the desk at Monroe Library.

She uses the library to check out DVD’s as well as the study rooms and
is a big fan of using the lockers to keep her stuff secure. “The library
is almost like a second home to me.”

To further student success, Chantel would like to see more books on
reserve from professors and more study rooms available.

Thanks, Chantel!

Meet  Rebeckah Gordon-Kirk our Monroe Library Friend of the Month!

Rebeckah is a sophomore majoring in Music Performance who loves all sorts of music and listens to anything and everything. She also enjoys reading, and “Perks of Being a Wallflower” is a recent read that she recommends to her fellow Wolf Pack.

She usually checks out a laptop and headphones to catch up on her class materials on Blackboard and likes that she can take the computer all over campus, as well as music books and recordings for her studies.

Rebeckah also finds the librarians very helpful with research, and knowing right where to look for the resources she needs. She likes that they will order materials for you if they are currently not in the collection.

Thanks for being an awesome Friend of the Library, Rebeckah!

Meet Raquel Sauceda, the Monroe Library’s Friend of the Month! This program recognizes students who frequently borrow a variety of library materials.

Tell us about yourself:

Raquel is a third year Junior majoring in Biology.  She hopes to pursue a career in reconstructive plastic surgery.  She is from Texas but has embraced the culture of New Orleans and loves it here.

How do you use the library?

Raquel enjoys using the library for quiet study and to escape the sometimes loud atmosphere of the dorms.  She frequently uses the study rooms and finds that they are a good place to meet with groups to prepare for tests.

How can the library help further student success?

Because she prefers the quiet areas of the library, Raquel suggests that we add computers to the second and third floors.  When she is on those floors she often needs a computer for just a moment and does not always have her laptop with her.

Meet Bobby Cheramie, the Monroe Library’s Friend of the Month! This program recognizes students who frequently borrow a variety of library materials.

Tell us about yourself:

I’m from Lafitte, Louisiana and I’m a first-year commuter student. I’m a Theatre major and a Business minor. I’m currently starting a production company with two other students. We’re producing a show at the Mid-City Theatre in June. It’s called Suburbia and you should come!

How do you use the library?

Since I commute one hour to school, I stay on campus all day. I do my homework in the library between classes. I like to study in the Learning Commons on the first floor and sometimes I use the study rooms. I borrow all kinds of stuff like laptops, scripts, and books. During my first week, my Theatre Roundtable class came to the library and Laurie Phillips, our department library liaison, gave us a tour. Now I go to her if I need anything!

How can the library help further student success?

One thing I’ve noticed is that the wireless internet connection can be spotty in certain parts of the library. I guess that could be improved.

Thanks for using the library, Bobby!

Meet Ashley Abendschein, the Monroe Library’s Friend of the Month! This program recognizes students who frequently borrow a variety of library materials.

Tell us about yourself: I’m from Texas, near Austin. I came to Loyola to play volleyball, but then I got injured. Since then, I’ve had time for other things and I’ve become more involved. I chose Loyola because of its small-school atmosphere and its strong academics. I’m a senior and my major is Marketing.

How do you use the library? I’m constantly borrowing laptops right now because mine is getting repaired. I check out group study room keys and on the weekend, I check out DVDs.

How can the library help further student success? It took me a while to realize what the library offers. As a freshman, you kind of have to step out of your comfort zone to learn what available to you. Lots of students don’t realize the extent of the resources available to them in the library, even some seniors!

Thanks for using the library, Ashley!

Meet Christina Morales, the Monroe Library’s Friend of the Month!  This program recognizes students who frequently borrow a variety of library materials.

Christina, a senior Marketing and Management major, is from Nicaragua. She decided to come to Loyola because it offers a Jesuit education and the College of Business has a strong reputation. She’s really enjoyed the home-like environment of campus and she hopes to stay in New Orleans after graduation.

Thanks for using the library, Christina!

Name: Marlin Williford

Year: Sophomore

Major: Mass Communication

Who is Marlin?

Marlin is from California.  He chose to come to Loyola because he got the best scholarship and New Orleans is a very interesting city.  So far, he loves the city—there’s great people and great food!

How he uses the library:

Marlin checks out laptops and course reserves.  He also works in the library, so he knows where to find what he needs!

How can the library help to further student success?

Marlin says “it’s a pretty good library and they’re good at giving students what they need.”  He finds the library’s hours very helpful, especially at night.

Name: Damir Durmo

Year: Senior

Major: Finance management

Minor: International Business

Who is Damir?

Damir is from Sarajevo, Bosnia. He came to Loyola in 2008 on a basketball scholarship. He says that choosing Loyola is probably the best decision he’s ever made–he’s having a great time and his education will help him get a job “somewhere in the world” after graduation.  He’s really thankful to all the people that helped him come to Loyola.

How he uses the library:

Damir checks out laptops, DVDs, reserve books for classes, and other library materials.  He also prints everything that he needs for his classes.

How can the library help to further student success?

The library could place more emphasis on recycling.  There’s a lot paper waste that could go in the recycling bins.  Also, the computers in the Learning Commons could use an update.

Name: Uriel Carrasco

Year: Sophomore

Major: Music Industry Studies

Minor: Business

Who is Uriel?

Uriel came to Loyola from Dallas because of the Music Industry Studies program in addition to the business school.  Besides the academic programs at Loyola, New Orleans is a good city for music!

How he uses the library:

Uriel frequently borrows a Macbook because many of his classes require him to use Mac software.  He also uses marketing databases that would otherwise be really expensive to access.  He does most of his studying on the second floor because he can get the most work done there.  He says the first floor is like social hour!

How can the library help to further student success?

New printers would be really nice.  Sometimes they can be frustrating because the job doesn’t send or the printer is out of order.