Meet the Librarians

Nickie Marquis

BA in Psychology | Hood College
MS in Library Science | Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Winner of the NY Library Association Mary Bobinski Innovative Library Director Award – 2021

Nickie has worked in both public and academic libraries for more than 20 years, joining the Skaneateles Library as director in 2012. She manages the day-to-day operations of the library, guides long term planning for the organization and serves as the professional advisor to the board of trustees.

Use of library resources has exploded during Nickie’s tenure, with checkouts up 24%, program attendance up 766% and cardholders up 79%. She’s developed new collections, expanded online and downloadable services, upgraded technology and positioned the library as a resource for digital skills training. Her direct experience in a variety of community libraries in NY and PA – as well as her years as a Skaneateles resident – was integral to developing the building program that is the basis for the new library’s design.

Nickie has held several executive committee positions on OCPL’s Member Council and has served on the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce board since 2017. She holds a BA in Psychology from Hood College and an MS in Library Science from Clarion University.

Originally from Mt. Wolf, PA, Nickie and her family moved from the Philadelphia area to Skaneateles in 2010. Her son attended Skaneateles schools for every grade except kindergarten, graduating in 2022. She and her husband are now adjusting to life as empty nesters at their home in the village.

Her favorite author is Margaret Atwood, and her favorite Star Trek is The Next Generation. Nickie lives in Skaneateles with her family (two humans and two cats).

Click here to read the September 2022 Skaneateles Stroll article featuring Nickie.

Andrea Snyder

BA in American Studies with a Minor in Anthropology | SUNY Geneseo
MS Library and Information Science | SUNY Buffalo

Andrea has worked in public libraries for 19 years. She develops adult programs, provides tech help and manages the library’s social media and communications. She also oversees the library’s community outreach and engagement efforts.

She enjoys listening to audiobooks and narrative podcasts, and her favorite book is Blueberries for Sal. Andrea spends her free time traveling and both listening to and making music as a violinist and a member of a community handbell choir.

Click here to read the August 2022 Skaneateles Stroll article featuring Andrea.

Mary Beth Schwartzwalder

BA in Creative Writing | Medaille College
MA in English Literature | Duquesne University
MS in Library and Information Science | University of Pittsburgh

Mary Beth has worked in libraries for 6 years. She develops programs and purchases materials for babies, kids and teens. She also manages and tracks all the library’s volunteers. Her favorite books to read aloud are My Pet Wants a Pet and Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus.

Mary Beth enjoys the outdoors, baking and anything in the company of her husband and two stepdaughters.

Click here to read the July 2022 Skaneateles Stroll article featuring Mary Beth.