Meet the Staff: Erin Orsini

Last academic year, the Legal Beagle introduced or re-introduced you to the members of the library staff. We continue the series this year, as we had a new staff member join us in September. This time we introduce you to Erin Orsini, who is not only a talented colleague, but also a delightful person to know.

What is your title?

Access Services Coordinator

Can you tell our readers what you do for the library?

I supervise our student employees and manage what happens at the Circulation Desk and in the Print Center. Usually, if there is a problem or question at the desk that the student employees need help with, I am the first point of contact. I also help with Interlibrary Loan and document delivery requests. Occasionally I dabble in crafting and decorating so we are festive for holidays. But combined, every day ends up being different!

What is your favorite reading genre? Book?

I enjoy fiction, mystery, and sometimes explore fantasy. My favorite book is “The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle” by Stuart Turton. The trend I am noticing right now is that books with black covers (including 7 ½ Deaths, Good Omens, The Night Circus, etc.) have not disappointed and have led to my bookcase looking very dark.

What part of your job is the most satisfying?

I really enjoy the opportunity of training new student employees and introducing them to how our library operates. Some of our student employees are even interested in working in libraries in the future, so it really feels like everything has come full circle since I started out as a library student employee too.

The Legal Beagle heard that you worked at the National Archives, the home of historical documents and artifacts telling the history of the United States. What was the most fascinating document that you used for your work while you were there?

I interned at the National Archives, working on making finding aides for government office memos. But the singular experience that stands out for me is that one of my supervisors passed me a journal to look through. It was actually one of George Washington's personal journals about daily accounts and needs at Mount Vernon. I never imagined I would get such an opportunity or that I would ever worry about not dropping a book so much.

What has been your experience in the RWU Law community?

I started working at the library back in September 2021 and felt included instantaneously. I have amazing coworkers and fantastic supervisors who I genuinely enjoy spending time with. They have enthusiastically taught me anything I wanted to learn about and listened to my ideas with interest. I am grateful that I get to work with such wonderful people and be able to say that I love my job.

Name something you dislike, but everyone else seems to love.

Football