Staff Directory
Meet the team of Robert Van Houten Library and Littman Library
The NJIT Library serves as the scholarly information center to assist with advancing the university’s mission by supporting the teaching, learning, and research activities. The Library reports to the Provost and Senior Executive Vice President. The Library connects the students, faculty, staff, and NJIT community with rich and diverse resources, fosters meaningful learning experiences, and provides innovative research support services.
Leadership Team
Ann D. Hoang
University Librarian
E-MAIL
973-596-5798
John Kromer
Associate University Librarian, Research and Engagement
E-MAIL
973-642-4397
Gordon Xu
Associate University Librarian, Collections and Information Technology
E-MAIL
973-596-3205
Maya Gervits
Director of Littman Library
E-MAIL
973-642-4390
Richard Donegan
Director of Library Operations
E-MAIL
973-596-5586
Lucy Velez
Business Manager
E-MAIL
973-596-3207
Research, Engagement and Access Department
The Research, Engagement and Access (REA) Department led by the Associate University Librarian consists of librarians and staff providing public-facing support services, outreach, and engagement. The REA Department is the first point of contact for the students, faculty, staff, and community seeking information, researching support, and accessing the library collections. Key functions include:
- Library instruction, research and reference support services
- Subject liaison support and citation impact metrics analysis
- Open access and open education support
- Data and digital scholarship management support
- Outreach, engagement, promotion, and communication
- Content development for websites, guides, and tutorials
- Access and resource sharing of collections
- Collection development and management
- Facilities and collaborative spaces management
- Assessment of research, instruction and access services and resources
Contact the REA Department at askalibrarian@njit.edu | Subject Liaison Librarians
John Kromer
Associate University Librarian, Research and Engagement
E-MAIL
973-642-4397
Richard Donegan
Director of Library Operations
E-MAIL
973-596-5586
Timothy Valente
Scholarly Communication Librarian
E-MAIL
973-596-8499
Joseph Mercuri
Research and Instruction Librarian
E-MAIL
973-596-8498
Quinn Morris-Pearson
Research and Instruction Librarian
E-MAIL
973-642-4950
Jill Lagerstrom
Research and Instruction Librarian
E-MAIL
973-642-4977
Rhonda Greene-Carter
Library Assistant
E-MAIL
973-596-5408
Chi-Eem Jones
Library Assistant I
E-MAIL
973-596-6371
Technology, Collection and Preservation Department
The Technology, Collection, and Preservation (TCP) Department led by the Associate University Librarian consists of librarians and staff providing back-office support for information technology, collection management, and preservation of the library’s collections and services. The TCP Department is the first point of contact for acquiring, processing, and managing the library’s collections. Additionally, TCP staff ensure seamless and uninterrupted access to the library’s resources and services. Key functions include:
- Acquisition of library resources in all formats
- Catalog and process library resources in all format
- Educate and train staff on new applications and technologies
- Preserve scholarly content for discovery
- Curate, create, and digitize special collections and archives
- Data and digital scholarship management support
- Develop, create and maintain library websites and applications
- Manage technology infrastructure and resource authentication
- Assessment of technologies, resources, and services
Contact the TCP Department at libtech@njit.edu
Gordon Xu
Associate University Librarian, Collections and Information Technology
E-MAIL
973-596-3205
Sayed Hassan
Senior Information Technology Librarian
E-MAIL
973-642-4275
Matthew Brown
Archivist and Digital Initiatives Librarian
E-MAIL
973-596-5235
Jennifer King
Electronic Resources and Discovery Librarian
E-MAIL
973-596-3208
Lisa Weissbard
Cataloging and Metadata Librarian
E-MAIL
973-596-2935
Michael Costante
Library Assistant I
E-MAIL
973-596-5429
Aron Nemeth
Library Assistant II
E-MAIL
973-596-6065
Jacquelyn Rock
Library Assistant III
E-MAIL
973-642-4386
Littman Library
Key functions supporting students, faculty, and staff of the Hillier College of Architecture and Design include:
- Library instruction and engagement
- Research and reference support
- Liaison support and citation impact metrics analysis
- Digital scholarship management support
- Outreach, promotion, and communication
- Access and resource sharing of collections
- Collection development and management
- Content development for websites, guides, and tutorials
- Facilities and collaborative spaces management
- Assessment of research, instruction, and access services and resources
