Library Services

Name: Geraldine Collins
Education

BA, English Literature; Fordham University, New York, N.Y.
MLS, Columbia University, New York, NY
MPA, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL
Responsibilities:
University Librarian, Head of Customer Services
Contact Information: Address:
10501 FGCU Blvd South
Ft. Myers, FL 33965
Phone:
239-590-7632
E-Mail:
gcollins@fgcu.edu
Liaison Librarian for the departments of:
College of Professional Studies
Public Administration

Collection Development Responsibilities:
  • Public Administration
  • General Reference
Services
  • Collection Development
  • Information Literacy Programs
  • Library User Services
  • Research Assistance
Professional Experience:

Twenty - plus years as professional librarian in public services to research and academic clientele.

New York Public Library - Research Libraries - Central Building

NYPL - Research Libraries - Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

University of Florida - Library West (Smathers Libraries)

University of North Florida - Thomas G. Carpenter Library

Professional Interests:
  • Collection Development
    Library Instruction & Information Literacy
  • Library Operations & Administration
  • Library Outreach Programs
  • Library Public Services
  • Organizational Culture
  • Research Assistance
  • Staff Development and Training.