LIBRARY ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBERS

Tompkins County Public Library Board President Henrik N. Dullea has announced the appointment by the County Legislature of four new members to the Library's board of trustees.

The County Legislature voted during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, December 15, to appoint:

• Gwen R Glazer, staff writer and editor for the Cornell University Library system. Glazer received her bachelor of arts degree from Wesleyan University and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Library and Information Science from Syracuse University. She has an extensive background in journalism and public relations.

• Diane Goodman-Daniel, director of social media strategy and technology specialist for Communique Integrated Marketing Company. Goodman-Daniel has extensive experience in web design and management. She earned her bachelor of arts degree in community studies from the University of California at Santa Cruz and holds a postgraduate certificate with honors in new media from the Vancouver Film School.

• Cynthia Nicholson, licensed professional engineer for Tetra Tech Architects and Engineers. Nicholson received a master of engineering hydraulics and hydrology degree from Cornell University and a bachelor of science in civil and environmental engineering from Clarkson University. She has an impressive volunteer background, including work with the Ithaca Festival, the Ithaca Downtown Partnership and the City of Ithaca.

• Martha Walker, director of the Fine Arts Library of the College of Architecture, Art and Planning at Cornell University. Walker received her bachelor of arts degree from the State University College at Oswego and holds a master’s degree in library and information science from the Simmons Graduate School of Library and Information Science.

"It is with great pleasure that I welcome these outstanding community members to the Library board," Dullea said. "Each of these individuals bring unique experiences and professional backgrounds to the board, but like all TCPL board members, they are united in their shared love of our public library."

In addition to the new board members, the County Legislature also voted to reappoint for three-year terms Michael Stamm, president of Tompkins County Area Development, and John Vineyard, president of Sunlake Investment Management

The 15-member Library board is comprised of Tompkins County residents who are appointed by the County Legislature.

For more information, contact Dullea at (607) 277-2488.