STAFF DIRECTORY

Jake Rochford-Volk (he/him) is the Library Director as of July 2024. Jake is a current student in the School of Library and Information Science at the University of Iowa, and he is a recent graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, obtaining his MA in English with an emphasis on the history of the book, specifically the Paperback Revolution of the mid-1900s. His work at UIowa is focused on Academic, Special Collections, and Archival Librarianships. 

From college campuses to public libraries, Jake has a decade of library experience across multiple disciplines. Jake and his husband, a full-time Library Assistant at Waterloo Public Library, are currently living in Waterloo with their four cats: Gaia, Odin, Orpheus, and Stella. When not in libraries or school, Jake can be found reading novels from Becky Chambers or taking a bike ride with his husband.

Jake can be found in his office and running programs Monday through Friday, generally from 10am-6pm. You can contact Jake at jake-rochford-volk@lpcpubliclibrary.org.

Anni DeBoef-Craft (she/her) is a Librarian first hired in September 2023. She obtained her Masters degree in Library Science with an archival emphasis at the University of Maryland, graduating in 2011. She also has a bachelor's degree in American literature from Iowa State University. Anni is primarily focused on Circulation and Teen Services, including collection development for the YA, classics, and reference sections, and producing displays and scavenger hunts. 

Anni can be found working the circulation desk at least three days a week. You can contact Anni at anni-deboef-craft@lpcpubliclibrary.org.