	{"id":104396,"date":"2024-10-31T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/byroncoasttimes\/?p=104396"},"modified":"2024-10-30T15:32:41","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T04:32:41","slug":"library-trainee-wins-top-state-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/byroncoasttimes\/news\/library-trainee-wins-top-state-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Library trainee wins top state award"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>THE Richmond Tweed Regional Library&#8217;s trainee library assistant Lauren Tearle has been awarded the 2024 USU New Gen Committee and Active Super Apprentice\/Trainee of the Year Award, recognising her commitment to both her studies and her role at the library.<\/p>\n<p>Modern libraries are more than places to find books, they are dynamic community hubs where staff play a vital role in connecting people to information, technology, and learning opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Tearle, who recently completed a Certificate III in Library and Information Services, was described by her colleagues as a proactive and dedicated team member with strong customer service skills.<\/p>\n<p>Six colleagues submitted nominations for her, exceeding the usual number required for the award.<\/p>\n<p>One nominator said Tearle is &#8220;an enthusiastic and willing worker, happy to accept any challenge with a positive attitude,&#8221; adding that she &#8220;is fun to work with, has great customer service skills, and a strong willingness to learn.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Another nominator praised her approach in the workplace, saying, &#8220;Lauren brings a positive outlook to the workplace. 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