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FLA Election 2017 Candidate InformationPresident Elect (two candidates)
Current Position: Business & Online Learning Librarian / Florida International University Candidate’s Statement: When I think of FLA, I think of community and a close-knit family. Florida is a big state with many different libraries but FLA does a fabulous job of bringing us together for a common good. If elected as president, I will continue to build upon this feeling of affinity while advocating for Florida Libraries. Education: Florida International University (MS); Indiana University (MLS); SUNY Oswego (BS) Other Employment: Distance Learning Librarian FIU; Reference Librarian FIU FLA Leadership: FLA Treasurer; SE Director; Founder Fundraising Committee; Planning Committee Other Organizational Leadership: RUSA ALA Councilor; RUSA/RSS Chair; RUSA/RSS Nominating Committee
Current Position: Director of Library Services, Tallahassee Community College Candidate’s Statement: I am honored to be nominated for the position of Vice-President/President-elect of FLA. I have worked in a variety of libraries during the course of my career – including school, community college, 4-year college, joint-use and military service academy libraries. This variety of experiences has allowed me to develop a passion for building connections as proven by my long history of collaborative relationships across library and community types. We may have different missions, different patrons, different funding sources and structures; but, as library professionals, we are all connected at the core. As your Vice-President/President-elect, I would continue to look for those critical connections and work hard to increase the power and the reach of our collective voice. Education: University of Florida (BA); University of South Florida (MLIS) Other Employment: Head, Electronic Resources Program, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD; Head, Instruction Program, Nimitz Library, U.S. Naval Academy; Assistant Director of the Library, Howard Community College, Columbia, MD; Director of Library Services, St. Petersburg College FLA Leadership: Leadership Development Committee; Councilor-Board of Directors; Conference Committee; Planning Committee Other Organizational Leadership: President, Florida Association of Research Libraries; President, Tampa Bay Library Consortium; President-Elect, Maryland Academic and Research Libraries Division; Trustee, Lyrasis Board of Trustees ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Secretary (two candidates)
Current Position: Faculty Librarian, Research & Instruction, Seminole State College of Florida, Sanford, Florida Candidate’s Statement: Prior to her work in academia, Kaufmann was a financial advisor and researcher for investing and financial planning. This mix of professional experiences - in the private and public sectors - have influenced her nuanced view of library and information science and transferable skill development. Her interests include marketing the library, information literacy and user experience. If elected as Secretary of FLA, Kaufmann will bring a collaborative work paradigm which embraces diversity of thought and innovative spaces as considerations. Education: West Virginia Wesleyan College; University of South Florida (MLIS); Queensland University of Technology/San Jose State University Gateway PhD Program Other Employment: Investment Portfolio Analyst, Financial Directions, Inc.; Office of Foundation Relations – Part Time Graduate Assistant Rollins College; Faculty Librarian, Sanford/Lake Mary Campus Librarian, Seminole State College of Florida FLA Leadership: Chair, Marketing Committee Other Organizational Leadership: Florida CIA Learning Resource Standing Committee; LIS Curriculum Committee
Current Position: Candidate’s Statement: Education: Other Employment: FLA Leadership: Other Organizational Leadership: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Director – REGION 1: Broward, Collier, Miami-Dade, Monroe Counties (two candidates)
Current Position: Librarian III – Nova Southeastern University, Oceanography Library Candidate’s Statement: I hope to inspire new FLA librarians and leaders to get involved with the organization, especially through committee work and leadership roles. I hope to also empower them to “lead from the middle” and discover the leader within them, no matter what level of an organization they are in! Education: Coastal Carolina University (BS); Nova Southeastern University (MS); Florida State University (MLIS) Other Employment: Librarian II-Nova Southeastern University; Assistant to the Library Director-Nova Southeastern University; Coordinator of Collection Development-Nova Southeastern University FLA Leadership: Vice Chair-Library Career Development Committee; Co-Founder/Leader Databrarians Member Group; Vice-Chair and Chair Leadership Development Committee Other Organizational Leadership: Representative/Board Member/Conference Host to International Association of Aquatic and Marine Science Libraries and Information Centers
Current Position: Digital Learning and Information Technology Librarian; FIU Candidate’s Statement: I would strive to become a representative that actively listens to the needs of my region and collaborates effectively with peers from across the state to make positive changes to our systems and profession. Areas of interest include, the upcoming adoption of the new statewide discovery/library management system, the need for continuous advocacy and find innovative ways of enhancing our library services. Education: Troy University (MSCP); University of South FL (MLIS); Florida International University (BFA) Other Employment: Library Program Director; Faculty Librarian-St. Petersburg College FLA Leadership: Conference General Planning Committee; Advertising Committee Lead; Marketing Committee Other Organizational Leadership: Secretary-South FL Health Sciences Library Consortium; Treasurer-Florida Health Sciences Library Association ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Director – REGION 3: Brevard, Orange, Polk, Seminole, Volusia Counties (two candidates)
Current Position: Dean, Student Support/Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Candidate’s Statement: As an FLA volunteer or conference attendee, I am continually impressed with the enthusiasm and dedication of members and staff. FLA supports its members! If elected, I would work on initiatives to recruit new members and retain current ones so everyone benefits from our association. Education: University of Massachusetts (BA); Catholic University of America (MA); University of Michigan (AMLS); Simmons College (PhD) Other Employment: Dean, Retention & Student Success-Embry Riddle; Hunt Library Director; Associate Dean of Libraries, Central Michigan University FLA Leadership: Planning Committee Chair; Leadership Development Committee Other Organizational Leadership: NEFLIN Board; Board FACRL; Co-Chair ACRL 2017 President’s Program Committee; Chair ACRL DLS Outreach Committee
Current Position: Branch Library Supervisor/Lakeland Public Library Candidate’s Statement: I am excited to have the opportunity to represent the libraries of Region 3. If elected, I will diligently work to keep members informed and make sure their opinions and desires are heard. I will promote FLA as an invaluable resource for professional support, networking, and learning. Education: University of South Florida (BSW); University of South Florida (MLIS) Other Employment: Circulation Supervisor/Lakeland Public Library; E-Library Supervisor/Lakeland Public Library; Technology Librarian/Lakeland Public Library FLA Leadership: None Other Organizational Leadership: None ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Director – REGION 4: Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Lake, Marion, Pasco, Pinellas, Sumter Counties (two candidates)
Current Position: Director of Library Services; Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library Candidate’s Statement: I’m looking forward to serving as Regional Director for Region 4. I believe that the key to excellence in Florida Libraries is relationship building - not only within our communities but among libraries. I have built my career in public library service on collaboration and listening to the community to help build a strong customer-focused library environment. I will put this experience to work as Regional Director promoting collaboration, strong communication and strong leadership for Florida’s Libraries. Education: Towson University (BA); University of Maryland (MA); University of South Florida (MLS) Other Employment: Principal Librarian-Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library; Chief Librarian-Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library; Manager of Library Technology & Collections FLA Leadership: Chair, Telephone & Email Reference SIG; Vice Chair, Telephone & Emails Reference SIG Other Organizational Leadership: Director (At Large), Tampa Bay Library Consortium; Florida Statewide Ask A Librarian Steering Committee
Current Position: Library Director – Dunedin Public Library Candidate’s Statement: As Region 4 Director, I would like to creatively maximize and promote all the amazing things happening in our Florida libraries. I think it is important to visit libraries in the region to know how we can collaborate together to meet and encourage Florida Library Standards. I know we can embrace new and exciting changes while still honoring core library values. Education: Loyola University (New Orleans/BS-English); Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland/Post Graduate); University of South Florida (MLIS) Other Employment: Librarian I & II – Dunedin Public Library; Law Librarian – LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae LLP FLA Leadership: Legislative Committee; Continuing Education Committee; Youth Services Member Group Other Organizational Leadership: Chairperson of Betty Davis Miller Breakfast/Award; Dunedin Council of Organizations-Director; Materials Review Committee-Palm Harbor University HS & Dunedin HS; School Staff Liaison-City of Dunedin; Technical Arts Facility for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Board ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ALA Councilor (two candidates)
Current Position: Instruction Program & Information Literacy Librarian, Associate Professor Saint Leo University Candidate’s Statement: My work as FLA president has provided me with the opportunity to see how our status as a chapter of ALA can have both positive and negative effects on the work we do as an organization. I would love continue advocating for Florida libraries by keeping FLA members informed of activities that might affect our state and our profession and by sharing FLA’s concerns with ALA leaders. Education: Rhodes College (BA); New Mexico State University (MA); University of South Florida (MA/LIS); University of South Florida (PhD candidate) Other Employment: Part-time Reference Librarian, University of Tampa; Part-time Reference Librarian, Saint Leo University FLA Leadership: President; Vice President; Chair, Conference Planning Committee; Chair, Continuing Education Committee Other Organizational Leadership: Various positions in ALA, ACRL since 2006
Current Position: Assistant Director and Division Head for Technical Support, Orange County Library System Candidate’s Statement: As the Florida Library Association’s ALA Councilor, I will represent the interests of Florida Libraries and Librarians. I will keep the association and its members informed of ALA activities and take special care to bring to the forefront those issues which could potentially impact our interests. Education: Mary Baldwin College (BA); University of South Florida (MLIS) Other Employment: Division Head for Technical Support, Orange County Library System; Special Services Department Head, Orange County Library System; Reference Librarian, Orange County Library System FLA Leadership: Public Library Outcomes & Standards Committee, Chair, Co-Chair Other Organizational Leadership: None Page Updated: 10/10/2016
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