What do you need?
- General assistance that isn't discipline specific
- To discuss the collection in my disciplinary area (collection development librarian)
- To suggest a resource to purchase for the collection
- Discipline-specific research consultation
- Connection to Libraries and Academic Innovation (LAI) services, including academic and instructional technology assistance, questions about teaching in a virtual environment, consultations on new research tools, and general library questions (LAI Contacts by School)
LAI Contacts by School
GW Libraries and Academic Innovation (LAI) is committed to offering faculty the training and development opportunities they need to teach effectively, regardless of the manner of delivery. LAI has matched librarians and staff with GW schools and programs to simplify support and offer personalized assistance. LAI's instructional, technological, and/or library professionals are dedicated to connecting faculty and students with all of the services of LAI. This can include academic and instructional technology assistance, questions about teaching and learning in a virtual environment, consultations on new research tools, and general library questions.
Check below for a list of LAI staff members and librarians assigned to each department. Please feel free to contact them with any questions or feedback.
Columbian College of Arts & Sciences
Elliott School of International Affairs
Graduate School of Education and Human Development
School of Business
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
College of Professional Studies
Columbian College of Arts & Sciences
American Studies
Shelly Buring, Rare Books and Research Specialist
Ann James, Data Services Librarian
Josh McDonald, Collections Strategist
Leah Richardson, Research and Outreach Librarian
Anthropology
Shmuel Ben-Gad, Librarian
Ann James, Data Services Librarian
Josh McDonald, Collections Strategist
Leah Richardson, Research and Outreach Librarian
Applied Science
Debbie Bezanson, Senior Librarian for Science, Engineering, and Assessment
Art & Art History
Amal Cavender, Middle East & North Africa Librarian
Shira Eller, Art and Design Librarian
Nikodimos Fikru, Instructional Multimedia Producer
Art Therapy
Eugene Abedejos, Multimedia Producer, Animation
Dolsy Smith, Software Developer, ILS
Biological Sciences
Debbie Bezanson, Senior Librarian for Science, Engineering, and Assessment
Chemistry
Debbie Bezanson, Senior Librarian for Science, Engineering, and Assessment
Classical & Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations
Shmuel Ben-Gad, Librarian
Amal Cavender, Middle East & North Africa Librarian
Matthew Schweighart, Senior Programmer Analyst
Classical Acting
Shira Eller, Art and Design Librarian
Nikodimos Fikru, Instructional Multimedia Producer
Corcoran School of the Arts and Design (all departments)
Shira Eller, Art and Design Librarian
Nikodimos Fikru, Instructional Multimedia Producer
Data Science
Debbie Bezanson, Senior Librarian for Science, Engineering, and Assessment
Ann James, Data Services Librarian
Caitlin Savoldelli, Instructional Designer
East Asian Language & Literature
Kelly Chen Andres, Lead Graphic Designer
Economics
Kelly Chen Andres, Lead Graphic Designer
Shmuel Ben-Gad, Librarian
Josh McDonald, Collections Strategist
English
Daphna Atias, Educational Developer
Shmuel Ben-Gad, Librarian
Film Studies
Shmuel Ben-Gad, Librarian
Kelly Chen Andres, Lead Graphic Designer
Fine Arts
Shira Eller, Art and Design Librarian
Nikodimos Fikru, Instructional Multimedia Producer
Forensic Sciences
Debbie Bezanson, Senior Librarian for Science, Engineering, and Assessment
Anastasia Forte, Research Services Librarian
Brigette Kamsler, University Archivist
Jen King, Collections Coordinator & Manuscripts Librarian
Geography
Shmuel Ben-Gad, Librarian
Ann James, Data Services Librarian
Leah Richardson, Research and Outreach Librarian
Mark Yoffe, Russia, Eurasia, Eastern, and Central Europe Resource Center Librarian
Geology
Debbie Bezanson, Senior Librarian for Science, Engineering, and Assessment
History
Fasil Getachew, Audiovisual Technician
Josh McDonald, Collections Strategist
Leah Sims, Graphic Designer and Animator
Mark Yoffe, Russia, Eurasia, Eastern, and Central Europe Resource Center Librarian
Cathy Zeljak, Director of Global Resources Center
Judaic Studies
Shmuel Ben-Gad, Librarian
Shelly Buring, Rare Books and Research Specialist
Mathematics
Debbie Bezanson, Senior Librarian for Science, Engineering, and Assessment
Caitlin Savoldelli, Instructional Designer
Music
Shira Eller, Art and Design Librarian
Nikodimos Fikru, Instructional Multimedia Producer
Mark Yoffe, Russia, Eurasia, Eastern, and Central Europe Resource Center Librarian
Organizational Sciences and Communication
Shmuel Ben-Gad, Librarian
Shelly Buring, Rare Books and Research Specialist
Leah Richardson, Research and Outreach Librarian
Peace Studies
Shelly Buring, Rare Books and Research Specialist
David Ettinger, Librarian
Ann James, Data Services Librarian
John Taylor, United States Institute of Peace Librarian
Philosophy
Daphna Atias, Educational Developer
Shmuel Ben-Gad, Librarian
Josh McDonald, Collections Strategist
Mark Yoffe, Russia, Eurasia, Eastern, and Central Europe Resource Center Librarian
Physics
Debbie Bezanson, Senior Librarian for Science, Engineering, and Assessment
Political Science
Amal Cavender, Middle East & North Africa Librarian
David Ettinger, Librarian
Josh McDonald, Collections Strategist
Mark Yoffe, Russia, Eurasia, Eastern, and Central Europe Resource Center Librarian
Alex Zebango, Assistant Director of Application and Development Support
Professional Psychology Program
Brigette Kamsler, University Archivist
Jen King, Collections Coordinator & Manuscripts Librarian
Psychology
Eugene Abedejos, Multimedia Producer, Animation
Dolsy Smith, Software Developer, ILS
Mark Yoffe, Russia, Eurasia, Eastern, and Central Europe Resource Center Librarian
Religion
Eugene Abedejos, Multimedia Producer, Animation
Shmuel Ben-Gad, Librarian
Amal Cavender, Middle East & North Africa Librarian
Dolsy Smith, Software Developer, ILS
Mark Yoffe, Russia, Eurasia, Eastern, and Central Europe Resource Center Librarian
Romance, German & Slavic Languages & Literature
Kelly Chen Andres, Lead Graphic Designer
Mark Yoffe, Russia, Eurasia, Eastern, and Central Europe Resource Center Librarian
Sociology
Shmuel Ben-Gad, Librarian
Ann James, Data Services Librarian
Josh McDonald, Collections Strategist
Leah Richardson, Research and Outreach Librarian
Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Debbie Bezanson, Senior Librarian for Science, Engineering, and Assessment
Statistics
Debbie Bezanson, Senior Librarian for Science, Engineering, and Assessment
Caitlin Savoldelli, Instructional Designer
Theatre and Dance
Shira Eller, Art and Design Librarian
Nikodimos Fikru, Instructional Multimedia Producer
Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration
Shmuel Ben-Gad, Librarian
David Ettinger, Librarian
Ann James, Data Services Librarian
Alex Zebango, Assistant Director of Application and Development Support
Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Shmuel Ben-Gad, Librarian
Amal Cavender, Middle East & North Africa Librarian
Ann James, Data Services Librarian
Leah Richardson, Research and Outreach Librarian
Elliott School of International Affairs
All Departments
Amal Cavender, Middle East & North Africa Librarian
David Ettinger, Librarian
Leah Sims, Graphic Designer and Animator
Matthew Schweighart, Senior Programmer Analyst
Cathy Zeljak, Director of Global Resources Center
Graduate School of Education and Human Development
Counseling & Human Development
Kevin Knudsen, Director of Academic Commons
Curriculum & Pedagogy
Stephanie Mihalik, Senior Library Associate
John Taylor, United States Institute of Peace Librarian
Educational Leadership
Shmuel Ben-Gad, Librarian
Vakil Smallen, International Brotherhood of Teamsters Labor History Archivist
Human & Organizational Learning
Shmuel Ben-Gad, Librarian
Shelly Buring, Rare Books and Research Specialist
Leah Richardson, Research and Outreach Librarian
Special Education and Disability Studies
Shelly Buring, Rare Books and Research Specialist
Leah Richardson, Research and Outreach Librarian
School of Business
Finance
Shmuel Ben-Gad, Librarian
Ann James, Data Services Librarian
Leah Richardson, Research and Outreach Librarian
Information Systems & Technology Management
Shmuel Ben-Gad, Librarian
Ann James, Data Services Librarian
Brigette Kamsler, University Archivist
Jen King, Collections Coordinator & Manuscripts Librarian
All Other
Shmuel Ben-Gad, Librarian
Barrett Matthews, Compliance Officer, Copyright & Scholarly Communications
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Biomedical Engineering
Debbie Bezanson, Senior Librarian for Science, Engineering, and Assessment
Dan Kerchner, Senior Software Developer
Daniel Oliver, Assistant Director of Application Development and Support
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Daphna Atias, Educational Developer
Debbie Bezanson, Senior Librarian for Science, Engineering, and Assessment
Computer Science
Debbie Bezanson, Senior Librarian for Science, Engineering, and Assessment
Dan Kerchner, Senior Software Developer
Daniel Oliver, Assistant Director of Application Development and Support
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Debbie Bezanson, Senior Librarian for Science, Engineering, and Assessment
Dan Kerchner, Senior Software Developer
Daniel Oliver, Assistant Director of Application Development and Support
Engineering Management & Systems Engineering
Shmuel Ben-Gad, Librarian
Debbie Bezanson, Senior Librarian for Science, Engineering, and Assessment
Dan Kerchner, Senior Software Developer
Daniel Oliver, Assistant Director of Application Development and Support
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Debbie Bezanson, Senior Librarian for Science, Engineering, and Assessment
Dan Kerchner, Senior Software Developer
Daniel Oliver, Assistant Director of Application Development and Support
College of Professional Studies
Cybersecurity Strategy & Information Management
Shmuel Ben-Gad, Librarian
Misty Trunnell, Research Services Librarian
Graduate School of Political Management
Shmuel Ben-Gad, Librarian
David Ettinger, Librarian
Misty Trunnell, Research Services Librarian
Healthcare Corporate Compliance
Shmuel Ben-Gad, Librarian
Misty Trunnell, Research Services Librarian
Homeland Security
Misty Trunnell, Research Services Librarian
Paralegal Studies
David Ettinger, Librarian
Misty Trunnell, Research Services Librarian
Publishing
Shmuel Ben-Gad, Librarian
Misty Trunnell, Research Services Librarian
Sustainable Urban Planning
Misty Trunnell, Research Services Librarian
All Other
Misty Trunnell, Research Services Librarian