Lydia N. Collins NNLM-MAR Consumer Health Coordinator Education M.L.I.S San José State University School of Library and Information Science December 2006 B.A., Organizational Communication California State University, Stanislaus Organizational Communication Studies May 2003 Professional Experience National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) Middle Atlantic Region (MAR) Consumer Health Coordinator Health Sciences Library System University of Pittsburgh (October 2011-Present) Responsibilities: Identifies populations (including minorities and community-based organizations) where there is a need and/or opportunity to introduce consumer health information, and solicits proposals for training and/or other programs or services Creates and encourages partnerships, and fosters existing consumer health collaborations and programs Exhibits at health fairs and similar venues Solicits proposals and develops programming for consumer groups and special populations, specifically agencies serving military personnel, veterans and their families; caregivers; and the aged Provides information and consultation on funding and awards; monitors progress and follow-up for awards in progress Serves as regional needs assessment and evaluation liaison for consumer health initiatives Consults with the NN/LM Outreach Evaluation Resource Center and other NN/LM Regions and provides training/consultation on developing and applying effective evaluation techniques for outreach awards Develops in person or online workshops and training sessions for librarians, consumers, and healthcare professionals in providing access to consumer health information, with special emphasis on MedlinePlus and other NLM resources Contributes articles as appropriate to the MAR Newsletter Serves as primary contact and provides staff support to the Special Advisory Group on Consumer Health Maintains standards of accessibility for all resources created and maintained. Accessibility must be in accordance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act Academic Liaison Librarian (February 2009-October 2011) Morris Library University of Delaware Responsibilities: Serve as the liaison to the College of Health Sciences and as the Coordinator for Distance Learning. Perform collection management and serve as subject liaison to the School of Nursing, Department of Behavioral Health and Nutrition,
Department of Medical Technology and the Department of Physical Therapy and Department of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology, and Biomechanics and Movement Science. Provide reference service and research consultations, physical (face-to-face) and virtual, to both university and public library users. Initiate, develop, and deliver user centered instruction which furthers information resource usage and information literacy proficiencies through active learning techniques. Contribute to library and university governance and community outreach. Academic Liaison Librarian (June 2007-February 2009) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library San José State University Responsibilities: Perform collection management/subject liaison in Nursing and Biology and serve as the Coordinator for Distance Learning. Provide physical (face-to-face) and virtual reference service and research consultation to both university and public users. Participate in the library s information competence program, including enhancement of the library s technology-enabled informational and instructional services and products as team lead for information literacy. Contribute to library and university governance and community outreach. Medical Librarian (November 2006 June 2007) Professional Library Doctors Medical Center Responsibilities: As the director of the medical library, plan and set strategic organizational goals and objectives. Market and promote library products and services. Develop and administer annual budget and manage library s financial and human resources. Oversee day-to-day operations of the library. Lead evidence-based improvements in facilities and services. Acquire process, catalog and maintain library s print and electronic resources. Library Assistant: Circulation-Course Reserves Assistant (August 1999 November 2006) University Library California State University, Stanislaus Responsibilities: Supervise twenty-five student assistants, including scheduling, training, evaluation, and coordination. Assist library patrons and make appropriate referrals. Oversee library operations on nights and weekends. Publications Refereed Journal Publications: Collins, L.N., Howard, F., Miraflor, A. (2009). Addressing the Needs of the Homeless: A San José Library Partnership Approach. The Reference Librarian 50(1), 109-116. Somerville, M.M. & Collins, L.N. (2008). Collaborative design: A learner-centered library planning approach. The Electronic Library 26(6), 803-820. Refereed Conference Paper: Collins.L.N. & Gutiérrez, M. (2011). Teaching Partnerships: Collaborating with Librarians to Teach Critical Thinking Skills. In Proceedings of the Lilly East Conference on College & University Teaching. Washington, D.C.
Somerville, M.M., Mirijamdotter, A., & Collins, L. (2006). Systems thinking and information literacy: elements of a knowledge enabling workplace environment. In Proceedings of the 39 th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Systems Sciences (HICSS-39), Koloa, Kauai. Los Alamitos, California: IEEE Computer Society. Refereed Conference Presentation Collins, L. & Gutiérrez, M. (2011, June). Teaching Partnerships: Collaborating with Librarians to Teach Critical Thinking Skills. Presented at Lilly East Conference on College & University Teaching. Washington, D.C. Gutiérrez, M. & Collins, L. (2011, June). Real World Solutions to Engage Learners: A Catalyst for Information Literacy. Presented at Metrolina: 6 th Annual Information Literacy Conference. Charlotte, NC. Gutiérrez, M. & Collins, L. (2010, November). Adopting New Technologies for an Enhanced Learning Experience. Presented at Delaware Valley Chapter of the Association of College and Research Libraries Fall Program, Malvern, PA. Collins, L. & Gutiérrez, M. (2010, June). Establishing a Collaborative Partnership: Consulting with Librarians for Success. Presented at Lilly East Conference on College & University Teaching. Washington, D.C. Gutiérrez, M. & Collins, L. (2010, June). Engagement, Active Learning, and Information Literacy. Presented at Summer Faculty Institute, University of Delaware. Newark, DE. Feind, R. & Collins, L. (2008, April). Using information literacy standards to foster critical thinking and authentic learning. Presented at Association of American Colleges and Universities Conference on Discovering, Integrating and Applying Knowledge: Effective Educational Practices for Today s Students and Tomorrow s Innovation, Austin, Texas: AAC&U. Professional Affiliations PADLA (Pennsylvania Distance Learning Association) 2010-Present MLA (Medical Library Association) 2009-Present MLA-PHIL (Philadelphia Regional Chapter) 2009-Present MLA-NAHRS (Nursing Allied Health Resources Section) 2009-Present ALA (American Library Association) 2006-2009 CARL (California Association of Research Libraries) 2006-2009 University and Library Governance University of Delaware, African Heritage Caucus, Board Member (Summer 2011-Fall 2011) University of Delaware, Faculty Senator (Fall 2010-Fall 2011) Coordinator for Distance Learning (Summer 2010-Fall 2011) Collection Development Committee (Spring 2009-Fall 2011) Collection Development LibGuides Implementation Committee (Spring 2011-Fall 2011) Collection Development E-Books Policy Ad-Hoc Committee (Spring 2010) International Student Services Taskforce (Fall 2009-2010) Library Diversity Committee Co-Chair (Spring 2010- Summer 2011) Library Diversity Committee (Fall 2009-Spring 2010) University of Delaware Library Assembly of Professional Staff (UDLAPS) (Spring 2009-Fall 2011) UDLAPS Nominating Committee (Fall 2009- Summer 2011)
Library Instruction E110 Tutorial Committee (Spring 2009) First Year Experience Workshop Planning Committee (Spring 2009) Library Orientation Taskforce (Spring 2009) San José State University, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library College of Applied Sciences and Arts (CASA) Curriculum Committee Member (Fall 2007-Spring 2009) Coordinator for Distance Learning (Spring 2007-Spring 2009) Health and Science Team Information Literacy Lead (Fall 2007-Summer 2008) King Library Homeless Taskforce (Spring 2008-Spring 2009) Sciences Team Collection Development Lead (Summer 2008-Spring 2009) SJSU Library Professional Development and Staff Training Council (Spring 2008- Spring 2009) SJSU President Reading Committee (Spring 2008) SJSU-SJPL Joint Training Advisory Group (Spring 2008-Summer 2008) Research Interests Health Literacy (Program Development and Implementation) Health Disparities and HealthCare Access Consumer Health (Access and Training) Evidence-Based Medical and Health Sciences Practice Information Literacy and Problem Based Learning Techniques Library Organization Communication and Decision Making Systems Library Organization Marketing, Promotion, and Outreach Caribbean Literature and Library Development Grant Funding 2008-2009 Junior Faculty Career Development Grant, San José State University. Awarded funds to support disciplinary library instruction assessment tool development. 2008 Health Trust Mini Grant, Awarded funds to support workshops to inform local youth about socio-economic health disparities, in collaboration with San José Public Library. Honors & Awards 2007-2008 EnACT Grant, San José State University. Center for Faculty Development Awarded funds to support California State University System initiative to provide students with accessible (ADA compliant/universal design) instructional materials. 2010 BioMedical Informatics MBL/NLM Course Fellow - Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, MA. Sponsored by the National Library of Medicine. Certificate, Fall Course, 2010. 2010 Association of College & Research Libraries Immersion-Teacher Track 2006 Ilene F. Rockman California Association of Research Libraries (CARL) Conference Scholarship Recipient. 2004 Scholarship Recipient for independent study in Prague, Czech Republic. European Summer Institute on the Development of The European Library in the European Union for SJSU-SLIS Course. Credit Sponsors: Center for Public Policy (Centrum pro verejnou politiku, CPVP) and INstrategy (Institute for European and National Strategies)
Affiliated Work 2011 Medical Library Association, Philadelphia Regional, Communications Committee Member 2011 Medical Library Association Grants & Scholarship Committee and Cunningham Jury, Chair 2010 Medical Library Association Grants & Scholarship Committee and Cunningham Jury, Member 2008-2010 Advisory Board Member and Mentor, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grant, Preparing a New Generation of Librarians to Serve Our Communities, Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program 2007 California Association of Research Libraries (CARL) Northern California Regional Conference Planning Ad-Hoc Committee 2006-2009 Special Consultant California State University, Stanislaus Graduate School Theses Reviewer 2005-2006 Book Babies Volunteer, Stanislaus County Public Library, Modesto, CA 2004-2006 Assistant to University Library Instruction Coordinator, California State University, Stanislaus 2004 Library Intern, University of California, Merced Kolligian Library