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LYNDA L. LARSEN Atlanta, Georgia 30309 |
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EDUCATION |
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MLS, Library Science, Business Administration minor. University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.
MA, Theology, Washington Theological Union, Takoma Park, Maryland. BA, History, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington. Studied German, French and Tibetan languages. |
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PROFILE |
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Fascinated by Web 2.0 technologies and digital library initiatives. Results oriented, flexible and efficient. Committed to teamwork, collaboration, exceptional performance and service. Excellent research capabilities.
Expertise includes: Library Reference and Research Project Management Library Relations Library Orientation and Instruction Budget and Statistical Reports |
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WORK EXPERIENCE |
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Business Research Services, Atlanta, Georgia |
September 2006 - Present |
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Prepared library mission statement for Drepung Loseling Monastery. Worked for Nelson Mullins LLP from June 2007-September 2007. Attention Task Study Supervisor, Post Assessments, Department of Psychiatry, Emory University, April, 2008.
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Universal Digital Solutions, Atlanta, Georgia |
April 2008 - November 2008 |
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| Vice President | ||
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Drew up Articles of Incorporation, researched potential clientele and organized catered invitation only public event. Researched and registered domain name.
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Paul Hastings Janofsky & Walker, Los Angeles, California |
February 2003 - September 2006 |
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| Reference Librarian | ||
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Responsible for reference and complex research projects. Conducted electronic product testing. Prepared annotated bibliography of emergency contacts for nationwide firm offices. Prepared new associate materials and introduced new hires to library services. Advised in-house consultant on new portal content.
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Tucker Alan, Inc., Library Associates, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, California |
July 2001 - January 2003 |
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| Librarian | ||
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Librarian for Tucker Alan, a business and litigation consulting firm in Washington, D.C., no longer in business. Coordinated research assignments and conducted in-depth research ofr engineers, accountants and analysts. Conducted survey to determine information needs. Made presentation to nation-wide group of Seniors and Managers.
In Los Angeles, employed by Library Associates. Served as librarian for Winston & Strawn, LLP. Responsible for daily operations of the library in a temporary postion. - |
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Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering, LLP (Now WilmerHale), Washington, D.C. |
December 1997 - June 2001 |
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| Senior Research Librarian | ||
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Provided reference and in-depth research support for 450 attorneys and staff. Managed complex research projects. Reviewed databases, catalog systems, and Web products. Designed instructional presentations and trained users in research techniques and strategies. Pioneered librarian liaison model for librarian collaboration with firm practice groups.
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Pierson, Semmes & Bemis, LLP, Washington, D.C. |
February 1996 - November 1997 |
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| Library Director | ||
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Managed law firm library for a staff of 35. Hired and supervised professional and part-time personnel. Responsible for in-depth research for partners and associates. Organized vendor database training sessions. Trained partners one-on-one on web and database searching. Handled archival storage. Managed billing and provided budgetary data.
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The Source, Interdenominational Resource Center, Takoma Park, Maryland |
August 1995 - February 1996 |
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| Executive Director | ||
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Reported to Board of Directors. Prepared monthly usage reports, arranged topical workshops, and created publicity. Decision-maker for purchasing, work schedules and volunteer supervision. Worked with Board to define future direction and funding goals. Part-time position.
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Environmental Law Institute, Washington, D.C. |
1987 - 1995 |
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| Library Manager & Research Librarian | ||
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Provided reference and research support for 65 staff attorneys, journalists, economists and scientists for policy-oriented international environmental research think-tank. Set up training sessions, supervised library student internship and collaborated with staff on library development. Responsibly planned and met annual budgetary goals. Hired and supervised library assistants.
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Resources For the Future, Washington, D.C. |
1984 - 1987 |
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| Librarian | ||
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Consolidated and established for the first time a centralized library for non-profit think-tank. Organized move of 15,000 volumes. Designed library procedures and services including interlibrary loan and cataloging, Planned reference collection. Provided reference and research support for staff of 100 economists and scientists. Hired and supervised part-time staff.
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American University Undergraduate Library, Washington, D.C. |
1982 - 1984 |
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| Reference Librarian | ||
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Staffed reference desk and provided reference and research guidance to students, faculty and staff. Organized and conducted computer searches in business, information science, biology, chemistry and engineering. Lead library tours. Instructed graduate students in business research. Compiled subject bibliographies.
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TECHNOLOGICAL SKILLS |
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Highly experienced researcher using Lexis, Westlaw, Dialog and other major database services. Familiar with Bloomberg, Factiva, OneSource and Dun & Bradstreet. Excellent web researcher.
Past experience studying Novell systems administration and experience working with IT departments. Experienced user of EOS, Innovative, Galileo and other catalog systems (OPACS). Familiar with major PC applications and MAC applications. Attended Special Libraries Association annual conference in Seattle, Washington, June, 2008. Coursework certificate in Digitization Essentials taught by Jill Hurst-Wahl, Hurst Associates. |
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PUBLICATIONS |
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Hall, Deanna Morrow, and Larsen, Lynda: "Taking a More Holistic View." Information Outlook, V. 13 No. 2, p. 7, March 2009.
Larsen, Lynda: "What is SLA Doing in Second Life?" Peach State Update, SLA Georgia Chapter Newsletter, November, 2008. Larsen, Lynda: "Will Second Life Transform the Way We Do Business?" Epoch Times, September 4, 2008. http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/business/second-life-business-3846.html Larsen, Lynda: "Web 2.0: Impact on Librarians and Information Centers." Peach State Update, SLA Georgia Chapter Newsletter, Special Libraries Association, June, 2008. Cannan, John: "In Search of Web 2.0: A Law Librarian's Attempt to Make Sense of an Internet Phenomenon." AALL Spectrum, March, 2008, p. 17. (Contributor, Photo) http://www.aallnet.org/products/pubsp0803/pubsp0803_Web.pdf |
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AFFILIATIONS |
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Member, Special Libraries Association.
Special Libraries Association in Second Life Working Group, 2008. Group's mission was to facilitate members' exploration of Second Life. Member, Atlanta Law Library Association. Events Editor, Peach State Update, Newsletter for the Georgia Chapter, Special Libraries Association. |
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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT |
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Member, Environment Committee, Peace and Justice Commission, Episcopal Diocese of Washington, Washington, D.C., 1993 - 1998. Established guidelines on establishing environmental programs for church groups.
Continuing Education Program participant at Tantur Ecumenical Institute in Jerusalem, Israel. Program included lectures on history and peace studies. June 1994. Elected to the Piedmont Crest Homeowner Association Board, Atlanta, Georgia, December, 2008 - present. Chair of the Piedmont Crest Website Development Committee, January, 2008 - present. |
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