Lydia Holland

70 Howe Street, apt. 209 New Haven, CT 06511

(203) 805-9353 lholland630@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position in an academic environment where I can utilize and build upon my
professional library skills.
EXPERIENCE:
May 2015- present

Lincoln College of New England: Southington, CT

Library Assistant
Responsible for managing the reference desk independently during shifts, supervising the library and the computer
lab, and assisting students in need of information retrieval or assistance.
Jan. 2014 Jan. 2015

The Childrens Center of Hamden: Hamden, CT

Student Intern and Volunteer
Works independently to set up a library in a residential treatment center for children and adolescents.
Responsibilities: cataloging, shelving books, and working with local libraries and clubs to obtain book donations for
the project. Working with youth to achieve reading development goals.
June 2013 August 2014

The Institute of Reading Development

Teacher (seasonal)
Manages classrooms of up to 25 students, ages 4 through adulthood. Teaches skills in reading comprehension,
phonics, recall, and reading speed; leads classrooms in book enrichment activities and discussions.
August 2013 April 2015

Buffalo Wild Wings: North Haven, CT

Server
Uses multitasking skills and teamwork to coordinate orders, deliver food and drinks, and receive payments from
sections of up to ten tables in a fast paced working environment.
Jan. 2012 June 2012

The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts: Archives and Records

Preservation: Boston, MA
Intern
Responsible for archiving of court documents into the computer system, organizing microfilm for boxing and filing,
and basic preservation and reparation of historical documents.
2007 2012

The Hill Tavern: Boston, MA

Server

EDUCATION
Suffolk University, Boston, Massachusetts
Bachelor of Arts International Relations, May 2011
University College Cork, Cork Co. Ireland
Study Abroad, Jan 2010- May 2010
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, Connecticut
Masters of Library and Information Science Sept 2012-expected graduation May 2015
COMPUTER SKILLS
Skilled in Microsoft Office, Versatile computer software, and Quickbooks.
Types 70 wpm.