Lauren Levy

Lauren Levy

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Public Library Manager Hillsborough County

  • Education

    • University of South Florida

      1988 - 1994
      MLS Library and information science
    • University of Tampa

      1982 - 1986
      BS Biology

      Activities and Societies: Student Council Representative. Founding member of the Outdoor club

  • Experience

    • Broward County

      Jan 1987 - Jan 1995
      Librarian
    • Broward County Government

      Nov 1989 - Apr 1995
      Assistant Branch Manager - Hollywood Branch Library

      In addition to serving as the assistant branch manager, I also ran the Youth Services department, providing reference services, readers advisory services and both in-house and outreach programming. Was also responsible for the collection development budget for my department.

    • Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library

      Apr 1995 - now

      Manage multiple agencies the Tampa Hillsborough County Public Library System. Oversee the operations, manage staff, plan and provide training in multiple areas. Coordinate all Reference and Digital Services for Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Libraries. Developed and implemented a training plan for all levels of staff on how to download eBooks. Responsible for the running of the busiest library in Hillsborough County. Oversee the maintenance of the 25,000 sq ft facility and supervise 19 employees. Coordinate programming and scheduling for the North Region Libraries. Oversaw operations of this community library. Built a close relationship with the Friends of the Austin Davis Library and other community groups including many of the local Homeschool groups that used the library. Oversaw operations of this community library set in the heart of the urban area of Tampa. Established strong community relationships through membership on the East Tampa Community Partnership.

      • Public Library Services Regional Manager

        Oct 2011 - now
      • Principal Librarian - Digital Services Coordinator

        Dec 2010 - Oct 2011
      • Branch Supervisor - Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library

        Mar 2006 - Dec 2010
      • Branch Supervisor - Austin Davis Branch Library

        Aug 2000 - Mar 2006
      • Branch Supervisor - College Hill Branch Library

        Apr 1995 - Aug 2000
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Sunshine State Library Leadership Institute

      State Library of Florida
      Sept 2001