Staff Directory | Robert W. Van Houten 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

Vacant

Scholarly Communication Librarian

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

Vacant

Library User Services Specialist

Chi-Eem Jones

Library Assistant I
E-MAIL
973-596-6371

Vacant

Library Assistant II

Tanika People

Library Assistant I
E-MAIL
973-596-5410

Technology, Collections, and Preservation Department

The Technology, Collections, 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: