Library Staff Profile: Julia Peters
Posted: October 14, 2025
October’s staff profile highlight is Julia Peters, MLIS, the ATSU-KCOM Liaison on the Kirksville campus.
Position title: ATSU-KCOM Liaison Librarian
How long have you worked for the library: Just over two years now.
What made you want to work in libraries? While I was getting my bachelor’s degree I worked as a student assistant in the special collections department of the library. I really enjoyed my time there, from the work I was given and all that I learned, so after graduation I sought jobs in different types of libraries.
What do you like most about your job and about working for ATSU? The collaborative environment, friendly coworkers, and interesting work. I am excited to advance in this role and am grateful for the opportunity to learn more here.
What is a fun job you had before ATSU? I was lucky enough to work at University of the South Pacific’s library in Fiji for four years. Getting to live and work abroad in such a completely different place was an eye-opening experience and one that I encourage others to take if they also receive a similar chance.
What is a fun/unique/exciting tidbit to know about you, or how do you spend your free time? Something unusual is that I am the youngest triplet (by a minute). During the fall break I traveled with my mother to the Faroe Islands, but when I am not exploring new places I can usually be found reading (obviously) or visiting with family.