Debra began her career at the Academy of Art in 2007 as Library Director and has recently returned to the role after a sabbatical in Kyoto, Japan. Her educational background includes a B.A. from Sonoma State University in Literature and a Masters in Library and Information Science from San Jose State University. Debra spends her time in the library focusing on outreach and public relations, collection development, and working on campus-wide Information Literacy initiatives. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, cooking, knitting, and hiking, and continues to study Japanese. Debra is happy to consult with you about the library’s resources and services at any time. Please email or phone her to set up an appointment.
Rikki Moore joined AAU’s library as the Systems and Online Resource Librarian in August 2022. Her primary role is to assist and manage student and faculty access to eBooks, databases, and all things digital resources. Rikki has a background in the media arts, graduating with a B.A. in Television Writing and Producing from Columbia College Chicago. In 2022 she received a Master’s in Library and Information Science from Dominican University. In her spare time, she enjoys playing with her cute pug Hoagie, long naps, exploring new restaurants, crafting, watching lots of movies and TV, listening to audiobooks, and spending quality time with friends and family. Rikki is excited to help with your research and resource exploration needs! Please reach out via email or phone to connect with Rikki.