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Hello ACRL Members, First and foremost, I am honored that the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) has recognized me as the Student Member of the Week for being selected as an 91´«Ã½’s Emerging Leader participant for the year 2020. As a child, I would have never that I would become a librarian. For many years, I aspired to be a professional athlete, and then later on, a sports journalist. After graduating from State University of New York at Albany (SUNY Albany) with a degree in Journalism, I worked as a sports reporter for a couple years. Although the work was enjoyable, unfortunately there was something missing from my day-to-day routine that left me unsatisfied within my career. This something was civic engagement. Now that I am a full-time librarian for the New York Public Library the void during my years as a journalist has been fulfilled. The library, as an institution, is the perfect venue to aid people and their communities in their never-ending journeys to enhance their livelihoods. I enjoy supporting people in their quest to seek information and evolve as individuals. In addition, as a librarian, I am grateful for playing a crucial role in assisting others to attain their ends, whatever it may be. Once again, thank you ACRL for recognizing me as a student member of the week. I look forward to continually grow as a library professional so I can provide the necessary services to people and their communities! With Warm Regards, Jermaine Dennis