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Alayna Veasey, Collections Assistant
Tell us about what you do at ZSR Library?
“Collections Assistant” is a mysterious title that keeps people guessing, so I’m happy to shed some light on the position. I work directly with the materials housed in Special Collections & Archives. I know what they are, I know where they are, and I move them wherever they need to go. We store materials at ZSR Library and our Offsite Storage facility, so I split my time between two different workplaces. There’s never a dull moment!
What is your favorite book/podcast/movie?
I’m a big podcast fan. They’re perfect for people like me who are always on the move. Maintenance Phase is an entertaining show that debunks various health fads and wellness scams. I like to listen to it during my morning commute. The Magnus Archives is an audio drama that starts out as horror and slowly folds in thriller/mystery elements. I’m not usually a horror fan, but this show grabbed my brain and refused to let go!
What is your favorite project you have worked on in your career?
It’s actually a project I’m working on right now. This summer we are migrating to a new inventory software at our Offsite Storage facility. Once that happens, I will be reorganizing all of our Special Collections materials to maximize our storage space. It’s a lot of work, but creating order from chaos is one of my favorite things to do.
What is one word that best describes your ZSR experience?
Eventful!
What is something we can’t know by looking at you?
I have a second-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
12 Comments on ‘5 Questions with Alayna Veasey’
So great learning more about what you do (“I know what they are, I know where they are, and I move them wherever they need to go”) and about who you are (black belt in Tae Kwon Do!!!) Alayna. We have the coolest colleagues!!!
Ahhh right now there’s nothing better than seeing a new episode of The Maintenance Phase waiting for me! I just love Aubrey & Michael. Thanks for sharing Alayna!
Alayna we are so lucky to have you at ZSR Library!!! That is very cool you have a second-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do! So Awesome!!
A second degree black belt! I imagine your fitness level helps you in your job, as you do the moving and reorganizing of special collections. Good for you! Good for us!
Making order out of chaos, I like it! Thanks for all you do, Alayna, the SCA Team appreciates you.
Thanks for sharing Alayna!
Alayna, Your help implementing the new inventory system was invaluable! Thanks for that and your can do attitude.
Super cool that you’re a 2nd Dan Black Belt! Have fun with the reorg project this summer!
We are fortunate to such a great colleague as you in SCA. I enjoyed ready this post.
Delightful! So glad to know you and work with you!! 🙂
This so much for this post, Alayna! Thanks for creating order out of chaos for ZSR!!
Way to go Alayna! Or should I say Alayna the Arranger. You are a hero in my book.