Meet the Library Faculty & Staff
Dean of the University Library
Esther Gillie, DMin, MDiv, MS in Library & Information Science, Master of Church Music
Dean of the University Library
Contact me
757-352-4182
Responsibilities:
- Directs the operation of the University Library
- Curates holdings in divinity and related topics
Interests:
- Christian spiritual formation
- Church Music
- Spending time with family
- Writing
- Knitting
Business Manager & Administrative Assistant
Vanessa Hull, MBA
Business Manager & Administrative Assistant
Contact me
757-352-4185
Responsibilities:
- Budget and resource management
- Event planning
- Building management
Interests:
- Going on adventures
- New experiences
- Tea
- Authors: C.S. Lewis, Robert F. Capon, and J.R.R. Tolkien
- Volunteering
Public Services and Resource Management
Dorothy Hargett, MLIS, MA
Head of Public Services and Resource Management
Contact me
757-352-4152
Responsibilities:
- Supervises Public Services and Resource Management (Access Services (Circulation) and Fulfillment Services (ILL & Purchasing)
- Administrator/Director for Electronic Theses and Dissertation Submissions
- Curates holdings in psychology, counseling, health sciences, and sociology
Interests:
- Spending time with my family
- Worship
- Travel
- Ministry
Sarah Balding, MA, BA
Access Services Supervisor
Contact me
757-352-4163
Responsibilities:
- Manages, hires, trains, and schedules student workers in circulation.
- Oversees course reading lists and physical course reserves.
- Provides customer service at the Resource Desk for all library patrons.
- Supervise the Resource Desk's inventory and financial transactions.
Interests:
- Listening to audiobooks/podcasts (fantasy and historical fiction are my favorite genres)
- Baking
- Spending time with my husband and daughter
- Biking and swimming
Julia Fernandes, BA
Resource Purchasing & Management Supervisor
Contact me
757-352-4158
Responsibilities:
- Maintains all print and electronic journal subscriptions
- Orders and processes all print and online book and journal requests
- Collects database usage statistics
- Works with staff and faculty on special projects
Interests:
- Reading (primarily children's books and historical fiction)
- Graphic design, especially for churches
- Baking & sweets
- Anime & manga (most recommended: March Comes In Like A Lion)
Elizabeth Keen, MA, BA
Fulfillment Services Supervisor
Contact me
757-352-4424
Responsibilities:
- Interlibrary Loan
- Holds
- Digitization
Interests:
- Reading - especially L.M. Montgomery, Agatha Christie, and Scott Keen.
- Playing board games with my husband and five daughters.
- Trying out new recipes to feed the family.
Noah Musicant, MS, BS
Purchasing & Fulfillment Specialist
Contact me
757-352-4310
Responsibilities:
- Process purchase requests
- Fulfillment Services
Interests:
- D&D
- Cooking/Baking
- Game Development
- Video Games
- Story Writing
Christine Payne, MFA, MA, BA
Access Services Supervisor
Contact me
757-352-4159
Responsibilities:
- Provides customer service at Resource Desk, answering patron questions and requests.
- Manages, hires, trains, and schedules student workers for Resource Desk.
- Oversees reoccurring projects like shelving, shifting, weeding, and shelf maintenance,
- Assists with Library Social Media, including the creation of content and oversight of social media pages.
Interests:
- Biblical Studies & Spiritual Formation
- Film and Television
- Writing
- Fine Arts and Crafts
- Vegan & Vegetarian Cooking
Khai Talavera
Access & Fulfillment Services Supervisor
Contact me
757-352-4619
Responsibilities:
- Interlibrary Loan
- Holds
- Digitization
- Circulation
Interests:
- Swimming
- Cooking
- Football
- Pop Culture
Research and Instruction
Meredith Ader, MLS
Head of Research & Instruction
Contact me
757-352-4184
Responsibilities:
- Research and Instruction
- Directs outreach and marketing
- Curates holdings in education and nursing
Interests:
- Plants
- Writing
- Art (Painting and sketching)
- Exploring new places
- Spending time with loved ones
Denise Crews, MA, Ph.D.
Instruction Librarian
Contact me
757-352-4121
Responsibilities:
- Instructs undergraduate students in research
- Answers reference inquiries
- Curates holdings in English, government studies, history, philosophy, etc.
Interests:
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Decorating
- Traveling
Special Collections, Archives, and Digital Initiatives
Harold Henkel, MSLS, MBA
Head of Special Collections, Archives, and Digital Initiatives
Contact me
757-352-4198
Responsibilities:
- Organization & conservation of University Archives
- Organization & conservation of Library Special Collections
- Curates holdings in business, communication, film & television, government, leadership, and theatre
Interests:
- Church Music:
- Reading:
Technical Services
Carine Mattix, BA
Head of Library Systems & Technical Services
Contact me
757-352-4824
Responsibilities:
- Maintains library catalog.
- Manages library systems and troubleshoots access issues.
- Oversees book donations and collection updates.
- Oversees acquisitions.
Interests:
- Outdoor work
- Running
- Camping
- Playing card games/ board games
Melissa Danko, MLIS, BS
Technical Services Supervisor
Contact me
757-352-4173
Responsibilities:
- Cataloging & Metadata
- Curates holdings in the natural and technical sciences
Interests:
- Working outside
- Reading