Long Island University C.W. Post Campus
C.W. Post Campus B. Davis Schwartz Memorial Library
Library Liaison Program

The purpose of the Library Liaison Program is to establish an ongoing partnership with teaching faculty. This contact, or liaison, can answer questions about the library and inform faculty of library services, programs and resources. The liaison also acts as a conduit for obtaining information from the academic community regarding issues that affect the library and library services.

Some of the intended goals of the program are to:

  • Identify faculty perceptions and needs
  • Increase the student and faculty use of the library
  • Improve quality of library collections
  • Provide materials pertinent to courses in a timely fashion

Frequently asked questions Library Information for Faculty

The following is a list of liaisons arranged by school and department.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Department/Program Library Liaison
Biology Robert Battenfeld, x2165
Chemistry Lawrence Kirschenbaum, x2704
Earth/Environmental Science Lawrence Kirschenbaum, x2704
Economics Martha Cooney, x2310
English Marilyn Rosenthal, x2164
Foreign Languages Rosemary Burgos-Mira, x3526
History Amrita Madray, x2833
International Studies Selenay Aytac, x3443
Mathematics Louis Pisha, x4143
Philosophy Louis Pisha, x4143
Physics Lawrence Kirschenbaum, x2704
Political Science Selenay Aytac, x3443
Psychology Wendy Roberts, x4146
Psy D Program (Doctoral) Wendy Roberts, x4146
Reading & Interpretation Dona McDermott, x4147
Sociology/Anthropology Wendy Roberts, x4146


School of Education

Department/Program Library Liaison
Administration/Leadership Maria Zarycky, x2895 & Jean O'Neill-Uhl, x2837
Communication Sciences & Disorders Maria Zarycky, x2895 & Jean O'Neill-Uhl, x2837
Counseling & Development Maria Zarycky, x2895 & Jean O'Neill-Uhl, x2837
Curriculum & Instruction Maria Zarycky, x2895 & Jean O'Neill-Uhl, x2837
Educational Technology Manju Prasad-Rao, x2868
Health, Physical Education & Movement Science Emily Walshe, x4141
Special Education & Literacy Maria Zarycky, x2895 & Jean O'Neill-Uhl, x2837


College of Information and Computer Science

Department/Program Library Liaison
Computer Science Lawrence Kirschenbaum, x2704
Information Transfer (BS) Laura Manzari, x2826
Library & Information Science (MS) Laura Manzari, x2826
Information Studies (PhD) Laura Manzari, x2826


School of Visual and Performing Arts

Department/Program Library Liaison
Art Catherine Larkin, x2928
Art Therapy Catherine Larkin, x2928
Arts Management Elizabeth Mezick, x2985
Media Arts Emily Walshe, x4141
Music Jean O'Neill-Uhl, x2837
Theatre, Film & Dance Jacqueline Elsas, x2355
Interactive Multimedia Arts (MA) Emily Walshe, x4141


School of Health Professions

Department/Program Library Liaison
Biomedical Sciences Lawrence Kirschenbaum, x2704
Nursing Mary Kate Boyd-Byrnes, x4145
Nutrition Lawrence Kirschenbaum, x2704


College of Management

Department/Program Library Liaison

School of Business

Finance Martha Cooney, x2310
Management Elizabeth Mezick, x2985
Marketing Martha Cooney, x2310

School of Professional Accountancy

Accounting Elizabeth Mezick, x2985

School of Public Service

Criminal Justice Mary Kate Boyd-Byrnes, x4145
Health Care & Public Administration Emily Walshe, x4141
Social Work


Other C.W. Post Offices

Department/Program Library Liaison
Adult Student Services Laura Manzari, x2826
Professional Experience & Placement Elizabeth Mezick, x2985
Honors Emily Walshe, x4141
Interdisciplinary Major Jean O'Neill-Uhl, x2837



Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know which database(s) would most appropriately cover topics within my discipline?

A listing of our databases by subject area is available.

Can I access the library databases from my office?

All databases can be accessed from any computer that is part of the university network unless it is otherwise marked.

Can I access the library databases from home or elsewhere off campus?

Databases that are available off campus are marked with a graphic on the main database pages and a red asterisk on the brief database page. See the remote access instructions for more details.

I want to know what Periodicals we have in my subject area?

Use the drop-down menu on the bottom of the periodicals search page to browse through online and hardcopy holdings, or you may call the Periodicals Department at ext. 2872 for a print-out.

Do I need a Library Card to check out a book?

Your LIU Faculty Card will be bar-coded and activated as your Library Card. Do that at the Circulation Desk.

Can I use other college libraries?

Ask in Reference or Interlibrary Loan for a Research Loan Program Card for Nassau and Suffolk County Libraries. For NYC Libraries, speak directly to the University Director of Libraries at ext. 2764.

How do I arrange for my class to learn how to use the Library's databases, the Library's homepage, or the Library catalog?

Call the Instructional Services Librarian at ext.4147 and she will either make the arrangement or direct you to the appropriate department.

How do I order a book for the Library?

You have 4 options:
  1. Send a catalog, advertisement or flyer to the Acquisitions Department and check the items needed
  2. Fill out an order card or this form and send it to the Acquisitions Department
  3. Email us acqudept@cwpost.liu.edu and include your name and department in the request
  4. Least preferable but still a possibility, call the Acquisitions Department at ext. 2835
Also see our Collection Policy Statement.

If I want the Library to purchase a video or audiocassette, whom do I call?

Call the Instructional Media Center at ext. 2895

I want to recommend that the Library purchase a database, whom do I call?

The Database Coordinator in the Reference Department at ext. 2305 can help you with that request.

How much money has been allotted for my department to spend on Library materials?

Ask the University Director of Libraries for that information at ext. 2764.

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