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Faina Slain

University Libraries

Years at Stanford

30

Honored

2023
What is one fun fact about you?
I like to paint (oil on canvas) in my free time. My genre is mostly still life and landscape.
What is one thing that you like about working at Stanford?
I love the Stanford environment and the people who work here. When I take a break from work or during lunch time, I like to walk on our beautiful campus with all its paths, historical buildings and sculptures. It's so uplifting to work in this atmostphere of the institution of higher learning and interact with so many intelligent and amazing people.
Tell us briefly about an event, project, program or initiative you were involved with at Stanford that you're most proud of.
Some of the projects that I am especially proud of is where I helped with creation of book collections for the Slavic Department Special Collections, Music, Art You are working in the premiere academic institution -- it's an opportunity to learn and become your best!and other areas of the Stanford Libraries.
What is one of your favorite memories while working at Stanford?
So many of my present and former collegues -- each one left a piece of happiness in my heart.
Leave your Legacy: What piece of guidance would you give a new hire at Stanford?
You are working in the premiere academic institution, so it's an opportunity to learn from many bright people and make use of the available educational resources.

Other Career Celebrations

  • School of Humanities & Sciences (H&S)

    Years at Stanford

    40

    Honored

    2024
  • School of Medicine (SoM)

    Years at Stanford

    25

    Honored

    2024