Tutor profile: Kristi S.

Worked with Advocacy Committee to promote Library and its resources through social media, newspaper, and within other organizations. Worked with Board of Directors to create a Strategic Plan. Oversee staff of 24 and the operations of the Southington Library and the Barnes Museum. Manage budget for both organizations, reports to Town Manager and Board of Directors.  Implements policies, directs the development and maintenance of the Library and Barnes buildings and collections. Transitioned services to remote and restructured services to...

Report to and assist Town appointed Building Committee and architects to create a concept design plan and bring it to referendum.  Applied for and was awarded a Connecticut State Library Construction Grant. Facilitated the introduction of a Managed WiFi program to the Library through the CEN Pilot Program.  Introduced a community wide events calendar to the Coventry Community in conjunction with community collaborative including Parks and Recreation, Human Services, and Economic Development.

Prepare and present operating and capital improvement budgets to the Library Board, Town Manager and Town Council. Maintain Library within approved budget.  Regularly provide reports to the Town Manager and Town Council.  Manage employees, including annual reviews, training, and retention. Submit bi-weekly payroll and work with Library bookkeeper to ensure timely payment of bills. Moderate and work within Library budget and endowment.

Maintain the Teen & Young Adult Zone collection of fiction, non-fiction, audio-books, DVDs, graphic novels, and video games. Plan and implement teen programs Update and re-design website. Maintain social media pages, submit information to local newspapers and town publications.  Prepare funding proposals. Received a LSTA grant to bring e-books to the Library.