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ITEM TITLE: RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF LIBRARY DIRECTOR
May 5,2008
Regular
City Manager'~fiCe
Gino Grimaldi
726-3700 r
5 Minutes
ACTION
REQUESTED:
Ratify City Manager's appointment of Rob Everett to the position of Library
Director, effective June 9, 2008.
ISSUE
STATEMENT:
The City Manager conducted a nation-wide recruitment for the position of Library
Director. The City Manager is requesting that the City Council ratify the
appointment of Rob Everett to the position of Library Director.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Rob Everett's Resume
DISCUSSION/
FINANCIAL
IMP ACT:
Staff conducted a nation-wide recruitment for the position, opening January 25,
2008 and closing on March 14, 2008. The City received 23 applications, conducted
telephone interviews with nine applicants and conducted on-site interviews with
five finalists.
Each candidate participated in four interviews as well as a meet-and-greet activity
with all Library employees. All five candidates attended the Library's 100th
Anniversary Celebration. The interviews were comprised of 1) a community
member panel; 2) selected Library staff members; 3) the Executive Team (including
the City Attorney) and 4) the City Manager.
Based on input from each panel, a review of written submittals and reference
checks, Rob Everett has been appointed to the position of Library Director.
The City Charter requires that department head selections be confirmed by the
Mayor and Council. The intent of the language is to give the Council the right to
confirm senior management positions.
Recommendation: The City Manager recommends that the Council ratify the
appointment.
Robert E. Everett
I
OBJECTIVE
Library I?irector
QUALIFICATIONS
. Experienced librarian and manager
. . Committed to excellent customer service
'. .
;. .. Enjoy interacting with patrons, staff, and co!leagues .
. . Completed 3 separate library building projects
. . Participated in planning and passing 3 separate local. option levy's
. . Accomplished public speaker
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
.' Principal Librarian, Public Services Manager - Eugene Public Library, Eugene OR
December 2001 - Present
Duties: Plan, organize, evaluate, and direct the operations of the following areas of the
.Eugene~Public Library - Adult Services, Youth Services, and Branch Services. This ~:.
assignment includes managing 3 supervising Librarians and 50 professional and
paraprofessional staff located in three separate facilities. Advise supervisors on all
personnel m3:tters involving both exempt and bargaining unit staff. All collection'
development, reference service" and programming are generated from these work groups.
Administer 4 million of the Library's 1 Omill~on dollar budget. As part of the' Library's
. 'Leadership and Management teamshelp,develop Library policy; formulate strategic
plans, advi~e on hudget preparation, and particIpate in personnel'decis.ions. S:erve on a
city:..wide.Human Resources Advisory Board and on the'City's ServiceslBudg~f "
Alignment team. Create and manage the Library's security program and act as'liaison
with both coptracted security and the Eugene Police Department. Plan and manage the
move of all library materials and equipment from the old facility to the new Downtown
, Library (2002). Serve as Acting Director in the Library Director's absence. Speak at
. governmental meetings, public functions, and to the media on library matters.' .
AIC PrinCipal Librarian, Head of Public Services - Eugene Public Libiary, Eugene OR
March 2000 - December 2001 .
Duties: Supervision of ;Reference Services, Extension Services, and Children's Services. .
Develop, staff, and open two bnmch libraries. Develop customer service training model.
Update collection management policy. Develop phased recruitment strategy for adding
.26 additional staff for new library facilities. Work with Bethel and Sheldon neighborhood
groups to site and design two branch libraries. W ork..with architects and facilities
manager on branch construction projects. Recruit and hire new Adult and Youth Services
. managers~ Member of integrated library system software selection team. Member of
automated materials handling system selection team. Served as AIC Director following
departure of Library Director. Met with Downtown Library design team in preparation
for and during construction of new Downtown facility. Met with city finance staff to
structure levy proposais. Part of team evaluating & awarding coffee vendor contract for'
new library. Advocate for library services through public speaking engagements to
community groups and service clubs. Assist LRCS Executive Manager in the recruitment
of new Library Director.
Senior Librarian, Youth & Extension Services Manager - Eugene Public Library, Eugene OR
November 1997 - March 2000
Duties: Plan, organize, and direct services, collections, and programs for children from
birth through middle 'school and extend' services to citizens of all ages via neighborhood
bookmobile service as well as outreach services to senior care facilities. Begin transition
. planning for two new branch facilities. Create job descriptions for separate Youth and
Extension Service work units. Supervise volunteer coordinator and volunteer program.
As part of Library Management Team set policies, goals, and objectives. Participate in
budget preparation and service priority setting. Assigned to staffMaY9r's Library
Improvement Committee; a board of cit~zens and elected officials making
recommendations for desired library services following passage of local option levy.
EDUCATION &
TRAINING
Master of Librarianship, University of Washington, .1982
Bachelor of Arts (English), University of Oregon, 1981
Pacific Program, 2004
'City of Eugene Leadership Academy, 2005-2006
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Library Association
Public Library Association
Program co-presenter, Annual Conference, Boston2006
Oregon Library Association
Secretary 1989-90
Executive Board - 2 terms
Public Library Division Executive Board 1997-2000eBoard Chair - 2000