Lydia N. Collins
 NNLM-MAR
Education
Consumer Health Coordinator
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)
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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 39th 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: 6th 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 2008Spring 2009)
SJSU President Reading Committee (Spring 2008)
SJSU-SJPL Joint Training Advisory Group (Spring 2008-Summer 2008)
Research
Interests
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Grant
Funding
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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
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.
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.
Honors
& Awards
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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
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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