Staff Directory

15-photo collage of Anchorage Public Library staff

Library Leadership

General Questions,
askalibrarian@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2975

(Vacant), Library Director

Elizabeth Nicolai, Assistant Director, Acting Director Effective 7/9/2024
elizabeth.nicolai@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2909

Samantha Blanquart, Youth Services Coordinator
samantha.blanquart@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2840

Sarah Preskitt, Adult Services Coordinator, Alaska Collection Librarian
sarah.preskitt@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2856

Emily Paige, Collection Management Services Coordinator
emily.paige@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2925

Celia Hartz, Automation and Patron Services Coordinator
celia.hartz@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2972

Misty Rose Nesvick, Communications Coordinator
misty.nesvick@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2974

Library Administration/System-Wide Staff

Kristie Nelsen, Virtual Engagement Librarian
kristine.nelsen@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2981

Brendan Farrell, Facilities Manager
brendan.farrell@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2859

Rick Henderson, Room Reservations & Volunteers
rick.henderson@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2906

Lina Kianipour, Interlibrary Loan Assistant
lina.kianipour@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2826

Branch Library Contact Information

Mountain View
Rayette Sterling, Branch Manager
rayette.sterling@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2907

Muldoon
Jim Curran, Branch Manager
james.curran@anchorageak.gov
907-343-4030

Scott & Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood)
Katarina Pavic, Branch Manager
katarina.pavic@anchorageak.gov
907-343-4074

Chugiak-Eagle River
Stephanie Schott, Branch Manager
stephanie.schott@anchorageak.gov
907-343-1533