Thomas J. Watson Library Team

Christina first joined the Watson Library’s Sherman Fairchild Center for Book Conservation in 2023 as a part-time Assistant Book Conservator. She worked on two New York State grant-funded projects in cooperation with The Met’s Department of Drawings and Prints. She returned in 2026 as a full-time Assistant Book Conservator. Christina holds a BA in Studio Art from Bard College and a diploma in Bookbinding from the North Bennett Street School.

Jared leads and manages Watson Library’s collection development team and selects publications for acquisition. He develops programs to assess and expand diversity and inclusivity in the collection and to promote wider awareness, access, and use of Watson’s resources. His previous positions include Special Collections Curator and Librarian at the Newark Public Library, and Curator of the Judith Rothschild Foundation. He has published and presented widely on the Russian avant-garde, artists’ books, and other subjects. He holds a BA with Honors from Brown University, an MA in Russian Studies from New York University, and an MLIS from Rutgers University.

William is one of the chief catalogers in Watson, responsible for original cataloging of incoming material and special collections. He also oversees the library’s social media team, serves on the editorial board of In Circulation, selects material from the library's North American and Indian book vendors, and provides reference assistance. He holds a BA in English Literature and Philosophy from the University of New Mexico, an MA in English Literature from the University of Pennsylvania, and an MSLIS from Pratt Institute.

Scott manages the maintenance and development of the library’s collection of electronic resources. He holds a BA in Film Studies and Psychology from Wesleyan University, an MA in Media Studies with a certificate in Museum Studies from the University of Texas at Austin, and an MLS from Queens College-CUNY.

Michael oversees all services and operations of the library and archival holdings of The Met Cloisters, the branch of the Museum dedicated to the art, architecture, and gardens of medieval Europe, located in Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan. He holds a BFA from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, an MLS from Queens College-CUNY, and a certificate in archival management from the Modern Archives Institute of the National Archives and Records Administration.

Mirabelle Cohen first joined Watson Library as an Adrienne Arsht intern in 2022. Now, as Senior Manager of Library Administration, she oversees the execution and coordination of the department’s daily administrative operations. She holds a BA in English Literature and Spanish Language from Gettysburg College and is pursuing an MLS degree from Queens College-CUNY.

Mindell manages the staff, daily activities, educational programs and administrative functions of Watson Library’s Sherman Fairchild Center for Book Conservation. She is responsible for the care and conservation treatment of library and rare book collections across the Museum.

Robyn oversees all aspects of Interlibrary Services; directs Watson Library's digitization program; contributes to and serves on the editorial board of In Circulation; provides reference service; selects Italian-language print materials for the collection; and contributes to the library's social media outlets. She holds a BA in Art History and Italian Language, Literature and Culture from Syracuse University, and an MLS from Queens College-CUNY.

Tamara is responsible for quality control of bibliographic records, overseeing training of technical services staff in cataloging standards, and cataloging special collections materials. She manages the Original Cataloging Discussion Group, a forum for problem discussion, training, and project reporting. She also selects German-language materials for the collection. She teaches at Pratt Institute’s School of Information. She holds a BA in Classical Languages from Pennsylvania State University, an MLIS from Drexel University, an MA in Latin from Indiana University, and an MA in Classical Art History from Hunter College.

Amy is responsible for providing reference and instruction services to Met staff, volunteers, and visitors; facilitating the lending of materials via interlibrary loan; contributing to digitization initiatives; managing recalls of library materials; and assisting in all aspects of circulation. She holds a BA in English Literature from Auburn University and an MLIS from the University of Southern Mississippi.

Mary is responsible for supporting the systems and technology work of Watson Library. She holds a BA from the Evergreen State College and an MSLS from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Dana is responsible for the daily operations of the circulation desk and provides reference assistance to facilitate researcher access to the library’s collections. He manages the circulation team; coordinates projects involving inventory management and space planning; and collaborates with conservation and technical services staff on the handling, processing, and preservation of library materials.

Julie oversees The Costume Institute’s Irene Lewisohn Costume Reference Library as chief custodian of its collection of over 30,000 books and periodicals; 1,500 designer files; and extensive special collections materials. She also curates the library's Instagram account and works closely with staff from Watson Library. She holds an MSLIS with an advanced certificate in archives from Pratt Institute. She joined the staff of The Met in 2005.

Raymond assists in acquiring and processing materials for the library and presenting materials to visiting groups and classes. He holds a BA in Psychology from Brooklyn College and an MSLIS from Pratt Institute.

Tina manages and coordinates Watson Library Acquisitions in Technical Services, including the selection and acquisition of auction sales catalogs. She serves as the point person for the shared PDF auction catalog collection project and manages the international online Price List Project, hosted by Watson Library. She selects and orders research materials in both print and electronic formats and leads the visiting researchers instruction team, which provides outreach to an international community of scholars and patrons.

John leads the Technical Services team, which is responsible for the operation of all library processes from ordering books and serials to their arrival at their final destination. He teaches at the Palmer School of Library and Information Science. He holds a BA in Rhetoric and Communication Studies from the University of Virginia and an MLS from Queens College-CUNY.

Luxuan is primarily responsible for cataloging Chinese, Japanese, and Korean language materials. She holds a BA in Chinese Language and Literature from Fujian Normal University in China and an MLIS from Long Island University’s Palmer School. She joined the staff of Watson Library in 2012.

Cara works at the circulation desk to support researchers and help with the retrieval and handling of books. She holds a BFA in Illustration from Syracuse University.

Clare joined Watson Library’s Sherman Fairchild Center for Book Conservation in 2022. She is responsible for the preservation and conservation treatment of library materials from collections across the Museum. She is a bench-trained book conservator who began her training as a volunteer in book conservation at Watson Library in 1999. Since then, she has trained and worked in small institutions and with institutional and private clients throughout New York City.

Wei Wei is responsible for communication with the Asian Department and overseeing the Asian Department Library. She holds BA from Hunan University.

Ren is responsible for paging, shelving, and shifting library materials in the stacks and other areas; shelf-reading collections; searching for missing books; maintaining reserve shelves; providing informational and directional assistance to patrons at the circulation desk and in the stacks; charging and discharging books in manual and online systems; and searching and interpreting records in the library catalog.

Daisy manages Sierra, the library’s main database, and is responsible for technology projects that support workflows throughout Watson Library. She holds a BA in History from Bard College, an MSLIS from Pratt Institute, and an MS in the History of Art, Design, and Architecture, also from Pratt Institute. She joined the staff of Watson Library in 2018.

Holly is responsible for acquiring special collections material and overseeing the gifts program. She also manages a 20-year ongoing project to acquire catalogs from international contemporary galleries. She holds a BA in Art History from Barnard College and an MA in Art History (specializing in 19th-century art) from Columbia University. She joined the staff of Watson Library in 1995. Holly has curated numerous exhibitions in Watson Library, including Art of Commerce: Trade Catalogs in Watson Library (2024–25); Artists of the Holocaust: Portfolios, Exhibition Catalogs, and Monographs (2023–24); and In Full Bloom: Margaret Armstrong’s Decorated Bindings Revisited (2022).

Jessica manages the library’s Reader Services, including reference services and instruction. She holds an MSLIS from Pratt Institute. She joined the staff of Watson Library in 2012, after spending time at the Museum as an intern and volunteer.

Melissa oversees the cataloging of departmental library books and serials, as well as other library material. She also provides reference assistance and is a member of the library’s social media team. Melissa holds a BA in Environmental Studies from Loyola University New Orleans and an MLIS with a concentration in rare books and special collections from LIU Palmer.

Fredy manages the distribution of library materials to curatorial, conservation, and administrative staff throughout the Museum. He is also responsible for the retrieval of books from the Museum's myriad curatorial and conservation libraries, facilitating interdepartmental and public access to their library collections. Fredy has served The Met for over 25 years.

Andrijana works in Watson Library’s Sherman Fairchild Center for Book Conservation, and is responsible for the conservation treatment and preservation of library collections across the Museum. She holds a BA in Anthropology and Art History from Hunter College, an MLS from Queens College-CUNY, and an MA in Art History from The City College of New York.

Clara assists in both ordering and processing library materials. She is a member of the library’s social media team and provides reference support. She joined the staff of Watson Library in 2022.

Ken began in Watson Library as the bibliographer, or book selector, in 1994. Since becoming Chief Librarian in 1996, he has continued to build the library’s collection of current scholarship and rare books and has worked with library staff to develop best practices and provide exemplary research services. Beyond The Met, he has held leadership positions in library and bibliophilic organizations including the Art Libraries Society of North America, The Bibliographical Society of America, and the Grolier Club. He also serves on several boards, including the Rare Book School at the University of Virginia, and is an elected member of Association internationale de bibliophile. He has taught art librarianship at the Pratt School of Information for the past 25 years and holds both an MLS from the Columbia University School of Library Service and an MA in Art History from the same university.

Kelsey joined Watson Library’s Sherman Fairchild Center for Book Conservation in 2022. She manages loans of Watson Library objects, processes library collections, assists in preservation activities, and coordinates Integrated Pest Management for the library. She holds a BS in Biocultural Anthropology from Oregon State University and an MA in Museum Anthropology from Columbia University.

As a departmental technician, Nicolas is responsible for the care and handling of Watson Library’s vast collection of books and Special Collections materials. When he is not diving for books in the main stacks, you will find him at the library’s circulation desk assisting Museum staff and patrons. He holds a Bachelor’s in History from Wingate University and a Master’s in Public History with a concentration in Museum Studies from Appalachian State University. He began working at the Museum in 2017 and joined the Watson Library Staff in the summer 2021.

Angela is responsible for processing invoice payments, managing timekeeping for the library staff, and selecting and ordering reference materials for the Museum’s libraries. She holds a BA in Anthropology from Binghamton University–State University of New York and has her MLIS from San Jose State University. Angela first worked at The Met from 1992 to 1996. She joined the staff of Watson Library in 2002.

Karen’s primary responsibility is the management of the library’s financial operations, including vendor and maintenance contracts and library-wide budget and planning. She holds a BA in Economics and Accounting from Muhlenberg College, a BA in Art History from New York University, and an MSLIS from Pratt Institute. She joined the staff of Watson Library in 2007.

Min is responsible for collection development in Asian language materials and oversees the CJK (Chinese, Japanese, and Korean) operations. She holds an MA in East Asian Studies from Saint John’s University in New York and an MS in Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She joined the staff of Watson Library in 1998.