Library Staff

Charles Diede, Library Director

phone: 425-889-5263
e-mail: charles.diede@northwestu.edu
The Library Director is responsible for the direction and oversight of the Hurst Library at Northwest University. Liaison with the following departments in the College of Arts & Sciences: Communications, Drama, English, History, Interdisciplinary Studies/General Studies, and Modern Languages and the School of Business.

Tru Doolittle, Reference Librarian

phone: 425-889-5265
e-mail: tru.doolittle@northwestu.edu
The Reference Librarian is responsible for the planning and provision of reference services as well as providing bibliographic instruction in the classroom. Liaison with the LEAP Program.

Leslie Engelson, Technical Services Librarian

phone: 425-889-5339
e-mail: leslie.engelson@northwestu.edu
The Technical Services Librarian oversees planning and services in all technical aspects of preparing and preserving materials for patron use, including acquisitions, cataloging, serials maintenance, and materials processing. Liaison with the College of Ministry; and the Religion & Philosophy department and the Music department in the College of Arts & Sciences.

Adam Epp, Systems Librarian

phone: 425-889-5201
e-mail: adam.epp@northwestu.edu
The Systems Librarian oversees planning and services regarding computer-related aspects of the library including the integrated library system, library website, and online databases. Liaison with the Chemistry, Psychology, Mathematics and Sciences Departments of the College of Arts & Sciences; the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

David Austin, User Services Librarian

phone: 425-889-5302
e-mail: david.austin@northwestu.edu
The User Services Librarian oversees planning and services in all areas that affect services to users including circulation, interlibrary loan, reference, and library instruction. Liaison with the School of Education and the School of Nursing.

Heather VanMouwerik, Circulation Coordinator

phone: 425-889-5266
e-mail: heather.vanmouwerik@northwestu.edu
The Circulation Coordinator supervises the circulation student assistants and provides evening and weekend circulation assistance.

Dorothy Mulkey, Circulation Supervisor

phone: 425-889-5264
e-mail: dorothy.mulkey@northwestu.edu
The Circulation Supervisor manages the circulation department, including implementation and documentation of library circulation policies.

Gina Stocker, Acquisitions Supervisor

phone: 425-889-5301
e-mail: gina.stocker@northwestu.edu
The Acquisitions Supervisor manages materials acquisitions, fund accounting and serials subscriptions for the library.

Christa Zilverberg, Cataloging Supervisor

phone: 425-889-5267
e-mail: christa.zilverberg@northwestu.edu
The Cataloging Supervisor is responsible for managing the cataloging and processing of all materials added to the collections.