Florida National College Library

Brief History and Statistics

Librarians

Nathalia Medvinsky - Library Director

Hialeah Campus Library
Phone:
(305) 821-3333 ext. 1020
Email :
hllibrary@fnc.edu

South Campus Resource Room
Phone: (305) 226-9999 ext. 1320
Email: sclibrary@fnc.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Florida National College Library
Brief History and Statistics

1990 – FNC Library was created at the Hialeah Campus

1991- Flagler Reading Room was opened.

1992- Hurricane Andrew caused great damage. Over 2,000 books were discarded. Donations from libraries all around the U.S.A. were received.

1996- The Bird Road Campus Library facility was opened.

1998- The Flagler Campus Library was renovated.

1999- The Hialeah Campus Library was moved to an expanded location at the 4162 W
12th Ave. address.

2002- The Hialeah Campus Library moved to the 4425 W 20th Ave. location with a facility of 4,400 sq.ft. The Flagler Library moved to the South Campus Resource Room at the 11865 SW 26st location with 1250 sq.ft.

2004- The extended budget for the FNC Libraries was approved.

2007- The College receives SACS/COC approval to offer bachelor degree in Business Administration.

The FNC Libraries today hold (Correct for December 2007)

  • 25, 017 books
  • 413 audio cassettes
  • 1383 CDs
  • 1783 VHS
  • 162 DVD
  • 347 Posters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nathalia Medvinsky
Library Director

Graduated from Kiev Institute of Culture (Kiev, Ukraine) and Hebrew University (Jerusalem, Israel).

Has a B.A. in Library Sciences and a M.L.S.

Worked as a Librarian in Kiev Polytechnic University , Assistant Producer in Kiev Film studio, Chief Librarian in High School and Conservatory of the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance (Israel).

Hobbies: all forms of art, history, reading, walks in the sunsets on Miami Beach.

Hialeah Campus Library
Phone:
(305) 821-3333 ext. 1020
Email :
hllibrary@fnc.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engracia Sierra
Campus Librarian (South Campus)

She has been working at FNC for 7 years.

She has a B.A. (major in Spanish) from Saint Thomas University , Miami , Fl. Studies towards Master of Library Sciences at Tampa University , Fl.

Worked as a Librarian in National Library Jose Marti ( Cuba ); Teacher of French, Editor in Editorial America; Teacher of Spanish in various schools of Miami-Dade County; Assistant of President of Wealth International Network.

Hobbies: to read and to sew.

South Campus Resource Room
Phone: (305) 226-9999 ext. 1320
Email: sclibrary@fnc.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Giralda Vergara
Campus Librarian  (Hialeah Campus)

She has been working at FNC for 14 years .

Has a Master's Degree in Education and a teaching degree from Escuela Normal. She was awarded the Diploma of Alumna Eminente from this school.

Worked as a principal at various schools in La Habana, Cuba. Was a librarian in Secundaria Basica in La Habana, Cuba.

Hobbies: reading, listening to soft music, movies.

Special field of interest: enjoys visiting new places.

Hialeah Campus Library
Phone:
(305) 821-3333 ext. 1020
Email :
hllibrary@fnc.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hilda Laura Lopez
Assistant Librarian (Hialeah Campus)

Studies at Florida National College A.S. in the Medical Assistant Technology field.

Graduated from Miami Dade Community College with an A.A. in Nursing.

Hobbies: Dancing professional ballet and pets.

Hialeah Campus Library
Phone:
(305) 821-3333 ext. 1020
Email :
hllibrary@fnc.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maria Elena de la Cruz
Librarian (Hialeah Campus)

Bachelor of Science in Philology of Spanish Language and Education, Associate in Science degree in Library Techniques.

Worked as a librarian and Information Services Representative at the Central University of Las Villas (Santa Clara, Cuba).

Hobbies: to grow plants and flowers (her favorite flower is the orchid), to enjoy beautiful landscape, and to spend time with friends.

Hialeah Campus Library
Phone:
(305) 821-3333 ext. 1020
Email :
hllibrary@fnc.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Martha Rodriguez
Library Assistant (South Campus)

She has been working at FNC for 9 years.

Graduated from U.I.E. Institute and Florida National College.

Has an A.S. degree and E.S.L. certificate.

Worked in Tomco, Fashion 21, and Target.

Hobbies: to spend time with the family, to cook, to read, and to listen to old music.

South Campus Resource Room
Phone: (305) 226-9999 ext. 1320
Email: sclibrary@fnc.edu