Library Support Team

Hailing from Brooklyn, N.Y., Sarah brings her passion for English Literature and Information Literacy to Iona. Since joining the library team in August 2023, she's become a champion for first-year students, guiding them through the research process and uncovering the wealth of resources available. Sarah and her team are launching exciting new initiatives such as reading pop-ups, craft events and movie screenings. In her free time, Sarah is an avid baker known for sharing her treats with colleagues. 

Aidan earned his BBA from Iona in 2022. As a proud Gael, he considers Iona a second home. Aidan is dedicated to ensuring a smooth transition to Blackboard Ultra and enhancing the online MBA program. Originally from Yardley, Pennsylvania, Aidan started visiting Iona’s campus at the age of 10. 

Casey offers a unique blend of creativity and information expertise to Iona. Her undergraduate degree is in Creative Writing from Colgate University; she also earned a double master's in English and Library Services from NYU. Casey’s niche is at the intersection of electronic resources, digital humanities and video game studies. She's particularly enthusiastic about the upcoming transition to Blackboard Ultra, which empowers faculty with innovative tools to design engaging courses. 

Tony has been assisting Iona faculty in creating media-rich learning environments for students for over 18 years and has been involved in Web development since the 1990s. Before joining Iona, he was an executive recruiter. He counted among his successful assignments recruiting a former national “Inventor of the Year” as Chief Technology Officer to lead the US Government Printing Office’s historic transformation to digital media. He holds a Master of Library Science degree from Queens College and an MBA from Iona University.

With an educational background spanning Mount Holyoke College, New York University and the University at Buffalo, Darcy specializes in information literacy.  As a liaison librarian, she supports students across fine & performing arts, philosophy, biology, chemistry & biochemistry, foreign languages and health and wellness. Darcy loves Iona’s close-knit community, finding joy in helping students discover the wonders of the library. Fun fact about Darcy is that she lived overseas in Germany for four years. 

With over 20 years of experience at Iona, Diana is responsible for behind-the-scenes operations such as acquisitions and cataloging. In this role, she integrates new materials into the library’s collection and ensures their discoverability through the catalog. She finds it immensely gratifying to identify these valuable resources for students. Currently, Diana is exploring new technology with her colleagues, particularly artificial intelligence. 
 

Rick has dedicated over 40 years of service to Iona.  His expertise spans academic library administration and history of Iona. He is a published contributor to the University's 75th anniversary book.  Beyond library administration, Rick champions innovation, exploring ways to integrate artificial intelligence throughout the University. Fun fact: his photography has been featured on Iona's website and marketing materials.

Natalka brings in-depth knowledge of library services and operations to Iona; her current focus is on research services which directly benefit students, faculty, alumni and the wider community.  Natalka thrives on the energy of the student body, finding their curiosity and dedication truly inspiring. Currently, she is intrigued by the convergence of new technologies with conventional resources and the impact on research, education and our daily lives.