The Research & Teaching Department is part of the Learning & Engagement Division, led by Associate University Librarian (AUL) Rebecca Metzger. 

Our team comprises the director, research & teaching librarians, an instructional designer, staff members, and Peer Assisted Library Services (PALS) Student Assistants.

Contact the Team

Director (Interim):

Kristen LaBonte: klabonte@ucsb.edu

Research & Teaching Librarians:

Anna Harper: annaharper@ucsb.edu
Anne Cong-Huyen: annech@ucsb.edu
Brittany O’Neill: oneill@ucsb.edu
Chuck Huber: cfhuber@ucsb.edu
Heather Nisen: hnisen@ucsb.edu
Kate Parker: kateparker@ucsb.edu

Instructional Designer:

Tina Lin: tinalin@ucsb.edu

Staff Members:

Kitty Graae: kitty@ucsb.edu
Marcos Aguilar: marcos.aguilar@ucsb.edu