Lynne W. R.

Golliher, MLS

PERSONAL SUMMARY
A capable and well trained librarian, I am deeply committed to delivering high quality service to library us-
ers. I share my enthusiasm for the possibilities offered by rapid technological change with both colleagues and the
public. I help people articulate their information needs and cultivate the skills to fulfil them. When I do my job
well, individuals are able to discern what is of value to them, empowered to continue learning, and inspired to par-
ticipate in a meaningful way. I am qualified to perform all daily administrative duties, and also to offer reference
assistance and information literacy instruction. Collaboration is an essential component of all my efforts.
I am presently seeking a position as alibrarian in a public or academic library.

EMPLOYMENT

Ellenville Public Library & Museum, Ellenville, NY

Librarian 1; Outreach Librarian 2015-2017
Community Relations Specialist 2007-2015
http://www.eplm.org
Ellenville Public Library & Museum (EPL&M) is a rural school district public library serving a total population of
20,000 patrons in the Rondout Valley. Regular duties included: assisting library users to locate books, information
and resources; enforcing library policies; answering enquiries using IT based research tools and the internet and
engaging with library users face to face and over the telephone. The Outreach Librarian is responsible for all library
print and online publicity, community outreach, grant writing, public programming, special exhibits, administra-
tion, public speaking and project management.
 Develop and coordinate adult and family programs.
 Develop and administer library budget lines (adult programming, publicity, hospitality, museum.)
 Interact and collaborate regularly with community and municipal leaders.
 Interact regularly with local and regional media.
 Collaborate successfully with local and county agencies for specialized public programs.
 Research, write and administer grants.
 Develop and manage special projects (i.e. book publication based on historic collections.)
 Participated in library Long Range Plan and Museum Strategic Plan updates and facilitated focus
groups.
 Assisted with relevant policy updates, i.e. Room Use and Museum Collection & Management Policy.
 Implemented Information Literacy Instruction programs for staff and patrons.

Living Fully with Cancer, New York, NY

Founding Director 1998-2007
www.tides.org
Living Fully with Cancer (formerly Holistic Approaches to Cancer Care), a non-profit project of the Tides Center
offering free high quality educational workshops, seminars and a holistic support group to people from diverse
backgrounds living with (or caring for those with) cancer in the New York City area.
 Established program as a Tides Center project.
 Applied for and administered program grants.
 Developed and manged budget.
 Created, implemented and promoted public programs based on constituent need.
 Interviewed and hired program instructors.
 Employed support staff and managed staff development.
 Established and instructed staff trainings.
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EMPLOYMENT cont.

Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital Integrative Medicine Program, New York, NY

Integrative Medicine Support Staff 2001-2004
www.mmsk.org/cancer-care/integrative medicine
The Integrative Medicine Service at Memorial Sloan-Kettering provides a comprehensive support system for pa-
tients at every stage of cancer treatment.
 Participated in Fitness & Yoga Therapy Integrative Medicine Services for in-patient care at Memorial
Sloan Kettering Hospital
 Collaborated with Integrative Medicine Program staff
 Conducted one on one Yoga Therapy sessions with patients; reviewed and updated patient charts
regarding said sessions
 Communicated with nurses and social workers regarding patient needs

Learning Alliance, New York, NY

Program Coordinator 1994-1997
Learning Alliance, formerly an independent not-for-profit education organization in New York City for the purpose
of providing people with the training and resources needed to act on issues which confront them personally and in
their communities (from the mission statement).
 Public Program development, facilitation and outreach in areas of: Women’s Issues and Spirituality,
Health and Self-care, Compassionate Social Action. Program highlights include:
 Anything We Love Can Be Saved – an Author’s Activism, with Alice Walker
 Bringing Beijing Home: A Report on the United Nation’s Fourth World Conference on Women
 For Crying Out Loud – Women’s Poverty in the United States
 Holistic Health and Wellness – A Day Conference for Lower Income Communities
 Represented Learning Alliance at public meetings and international conferences

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

 30 years of experience as a yoga instructor and public educator teaching and designing workshops in yoga,
stress management, holistic health, cooking and related topics to a diverse adult population.
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EDUCATION

Master of Library & Information Science

State University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 2013
Course Work:
 Introduction to Library and Information Studies
 Introduction to Information Technology
 Reference Sources and Services
 Organization and Control of Recorded Information
 Collection Development
 Resources and Services for Adults
 Digital Information Retrieval
 Government Information
 Marketing of Information Services
 Management of Libraries and Information Agencies
 Information and Services in the Humanities
 Information and Services in the Sciences

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

State University at Binghamton, Binghamton, NY 1984

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Workshops
 Fiduciary Responsibility for Non-profit Organizations New York Library Association (NYLA) 2017
 Library Instruction Leadership Academy (LILAC), 2014
 Leadership Training, New York Library Association (NYLA), 2013
 Creating a LibGuide, Ramapo Catskill Library System (RCLS), 2013
 Digital Literacy; Train the Trainers, (NYLA), 2012
 OMEKA Web Publishing Platform, Southeastern New York Library Resources Council (SENYLRC), 2011
 Customer Service, Ramapo Catskill Library System (RCLS), 2010
 Patron Job Search Help, Ramapo Catskill Library System (RCLS), 2009
 Solutions for Hard Times Library Unconference, SENYLRC, 2009
 Digitization Basics—Content DM Digital Asset Management System training, SENYLRC, 2007

COMMITTEES, BOARDS & MEMBERSHIPS

Committees
 Digital Advisory Committee, Southeastern New York Library Resources Council, Highland, NY, 2015-present
 Strategic Planning Committee, Ellenville Public Library & Museum, Ellenville, NY, 2012-2015
 Museum Advisory Committee, Ellenville Public Library & Museum, Ellenville, NY, 2009-present
 The Wawarsing Council of Agencies, a volunteer collaborative committee of over 30 local, regional and
county human service agencies and non-profit organizations, 2007-present
 Blueberry and Huckleberry Festival, organizing committee for the Ellenville Wawarsing Chamber of Commerce,
Ellenville, NY, 2009-2011
 Ellenville Farmers’ Market, volunteer committee for the creation and management of farmers’ market,
Ellenville, NY, 2007-2011
 Chair, Program Committee, Board of Trustees, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, 2010-2011
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Boards
 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, Kingston, NY, 2005-2011; 2018-21
 Ellenville-Wawarsing Chamber of Commerce, Ellenville, NY, 2007-2011; Vice-president, 2009-2011
 The Spirit of Hope Cancer Support Program, Harlem, NY. 2003
Professional Memberships
 New York Library Association
 Beta Phi Mu, International Library & Information Studies Honor Society

CONFERENCES & PRESENTATIONS

 Creating a Blueprint for a Digital Public Library of America, Los Angeles, CA, 2011—Invited participant.
 Greater Hudson Heritage Network (GHN) Annual Conference: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2016
 New York Library Association Annual (NYLA) Conference: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015,2016
 Turning the Page, Public Library Association, 2008.

Presentations
 A Career in Librarianship, Ellenville Middle School Career Day, Ellenville, NY, 2016
 Strategic Planning for Terwilliger House Museum at Ellenville Public Library & Museum, Ellenville, NY, 2013
 Community Collaboration Panel hosted by Hudson River Valley Heritage (HRVH), Greater Hudson Heritage
Network Annual Conference, Marist College, 2014
 A Library’s Role in Community Development, Ellenville Wawarsing Chamber of Commerce, Ellenville, NY, 2014
 A Career in Community Relations, Ellenville Middle School Career Day, Ellenville, NY, 2013
 Digital Literacy Staff Training, Ellenville Public Library & Museum, Ellenville, NY, 2013
 A Tour of Ellenville Public Library & Museum, The Noonday Club, Ellenville, NY, 2008
 Living Fully with Cancer: A Group Healing Model, with Carol Becker, MSW, The 5th Annual Comprehensive
Cancer Care Conference, The Center for Mind-Body Medicine, Washington, D.C., 2003

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

 Experienced in working in a user focused service environment.
 Good IT/Digital/Media/Information literacy.
 Familiarity with a variety of content management systems.
 Ability to work under pressure on a busy frontline service.
 An enthusiastic attitude towards training and personal development.
 A pleasant manner when dealing with customers and colleagues; able to respond with diplomacy and tact.
 Excellent writing and public speaking.
 Excellent networking and communication.
 Creative problem solving.
 Project coordination and management.
 Democratic leadership.
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AWARDS
 2012 Friend of the School Libraries Award, Ulster BOCES School Library System
“Given to an individual who has made a significant contribution to school media programs and librarianship in
a member district”
 2012 Friend of Extension Award, Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Ulster County
For outstanding contributions, dedication and effort.
 2011 Phenomenal Woman Award, The NAACP, Ellenville, NY, Chapter
In recognition of valuable service to the community.

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Michelle Costello
Education and Instructional Design Librarian, Milne Library
SUNY at Geneseo, 1 College Circle, Geneseo, NY 14454
Phone: (585)245-5788
email: costello@geneseo.edu

Stephan J. Macaluso, MM, MLS

Planning, Assessment and User Experience Librarian, SUNY New Paltz
Phone: (845)257-2699(W) (845)633-2352(M)
email: macaluss@newpaltz.edu

Grace Riario
Assistant Director and Outreach Coordinator
Ramapo Catskill Library System
619 RTE 17M, Middletown, NY USA, 10940
Phone: (845)243-3747 ext.233
email: grace@rcls.org