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Helpful Articles About AI


Sarah Barlow-Ochshorn

Title: First-Year Experience Librarian
AI Support: Consensus 
Phone: (914) 633-2525
Email: sbarlowochshorn@iona.edu

Sarah Barlow-Ochshorn

Hailing from Brooklyn, N.Y., Sarah brings her passion for English Literature and Information Literacy to Iona. Since joining the library team in August 2023, she's become a champion for first-year students, guiding them through the research process and uncovering the wealth of resources available. Sarah and her team are launching exciting new initiatives such as reading pop-ups, craft events and movie screenings. In her free time, Sarah is an avid baker known for sharing her treats with colleagues. 


Aidan Callahan

Title: Instructional Technology & Media Specialist
Phone: (914) 633-2626
Email: acallahan@iona.edu

Aidan Callahan

Aidan earned his BBA from Iona in 2022. As a proud Gael, he considers Iona a second home. Aidan is dedicated to ensuring a smooth transition to Blackboard Ultra and enhancing the online MBA program. Originally from Yardley, Pennsylvania, Aidan started visiting Iona’s campus at the age of 10. 


Casey Hampsey

Title: Serials & Electronic Resources Librarian
AI Support: ChatPDF & ChatGPT Plus (ChatGPT-4) 
Phone: (914) 633-2449
Email: champsey@iona.edu

Casey Hampsey

Casey offers a unique blend of creativity and information expertise to Iona. Her undergraduate degree is in Creative Writing from Colgate University; she also earned a double master's in English and Library Services from NYU. Casey’s niche is at the intersection of electronic resources, digital humanities and video game studies. She's particularly enthusiastic about the upcoming transition to Blackboard Ultra, which empowers faculty with innovative tools to design engaging courses. 


Tony Iodice

Title: Manager of Faculty Services
AI Support: ChatGPT Plus (ChatGPT-4) 
Phone: (914) 633-2347
Email: aiodice@iona.edu

Tony Iodice

Tony has been assisting Iona faculty in creating media-rich learning environments for students for over 18 years and has been involved in Web development since the 1990s. Before joining Iona, he was an executive recruiter. He counted among his successful assignments recruiting a former national “Inventor of the Year” as Chief Technology Officer to lead the US Government Printing Office’s historic transformation to digital media. He holds a Master of Library Science degree from Queens College and an MBA from Iona University.


Darcy Kaye

Title: Instruction & Information Literacy Librarian
AI Support: Petal
Phone: (914) 633-2227
Email: dkaye@iona.edu

Darcy Kaye

With an educational background spanning Mount Holyoke College, New York University and the University at Buffalo, Darcy specializes in information literacy.  As a liaison librarian, she supports students across fine & performing arts, philosophy, biology, chemistry & biochemistry, foreign languages and health and wellness. Darcy loves Iona’s close-knit community, finding joy in helping students discover the wonders of the library. Fun fact about Darcy is that she lived overseas in Germany for four years. 


Diana Kiel

Title: Coordinator of Technical Services
AI Support: Perplexity AI 
Phone: (914) 633-2417
Email: dkiel@iona.edu

Diana Kiel

With over 20 years of experience at Iona, Diana is responsible for behind-the-scenes operations such as acquisitions and cataloging. In this role, she integrates new materials into the library’s collection and ensures their discoverability through the catalog. She finds it immensely gratifying to identify these valuable resources for students. Currently, Diana is exploring new technology with her colleagues, particularly artificial intelligence. 
 


Natalka Sawchuk

Title: Assistant Director of Libraries
AI Support: MS Copilot Pro 
Phone: (914) 633-2220
Email: nsawchuk@iona.edu

Natalka Sawchuk

Natalka brings in-depth knowledge of library services and operations to Iona; her current focus is on research services which directly benefit students, faculty, alumni and the wider community.  Natalka thrives on the energy of the student body, finding their curiosity and dedication truly inspiring. Currently, she is intrigued by the convergence of new technologies with conventional resources and the impact on research, education and our daily lives.