Library Staff Profile: Mari Murillo
Posted: April 23, 2025
You may recognize this month’s staff member highlight if you are on the Arizona campus as it’s Mari Murillo, who has been with us for three years!
Position title: Library Assistant
What made you want to work in libraries?
I’ve always enjoyed reading books and I’ve always liked health sciences, so to my wonderful surprise I learned that there are health science libraries. The experience has been so fulfilling that I am looking to pursue my master’s in library science. It feels like this library world found me!
What do you like most about your job and about working for ATSU?
The students! They are so kind and I really enjoy it when I get to chat with them! I hope one of their favorite spaces is the library and I’m always happy to help them.
What is a fun job you had before ATSU?
I worked as an event planner manager for a local paletas (Mexican popsicles) shop. It was my favorite job because I got to work festivals, farmers markets, and private events all throughout the valley. I met many amazing people and the best part was that I got to trade our paletas for food at these events! YUMMM!
What is a fun/unique/exciting tidbit to know about you, or how do you spend your free time?
I make my own jewelry for fun, so sometimes I’m wearing my own designs! I’ll break apart a bunch of old jewelry and create new pieces from them, like earrings or necklaces or bracelets! Rings are tricky but I have managed to turn some old earrings into rings!