Alicia Eva Subnaik Kilgour Email & Phone Number

Canada

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

As CEO and Secretary-Treasurer to the Board, responsible for Library Board Relations and Governance, Managerial and Administrative Duties, Personnel Management, Community Development, and Financial management of the Library’s Operating and Capital Expenditure budgets to ensure accountability and good stewardship. This includes the day-to-day administration, supervision and operation of public library functions as defined in the goals, guidelines, policies, and directives established by the… Show more As CEO and Secretary-Treasurer to the Board, responsible for Library Board Relations and Governance, Managerial and Administrative Duties, Personnel Management, Community Development, and Financial management of the Library’s Operating and Capital Expenditure budgets to ensure accountability and good stewardship. This includes the day-to-day administration, supervision and operation of public library functions as defined in the goals, guidelines, policies, and directives established by the Library Board, the Public Libraries Act and other legislation governing public libraries while managing the day-to-day operations of a system with multiple satellite branches. Show less

Library Board Relations/Governance:• Secretary – Treasurer to the Board, financial statements, annual budget, purchases, disbursements • Prepares reports, surveys and correspondence as required by ministerial directive or legislation• Attends all Board meetings, produces and maintains accurate records• Ensures compliance to the Public Libraries Act, and other legislation• Board orientation, development, and education• Active role in the development and… Show more Library Board Relations/Governance:• Secretary – Treasurer to the Board, financial statements, annual budget, purchases, disbursements • Prepares reports, surveys and correspondence as required by ministerial directive or legislation• Attends all Board meetings, produces and maintains accurate records• Ensures compliance to the Public Libraries Act, and other legislation• Board orientation, development, and education• Active role in the development and implementation of the strategic planManagerial and Administrative Duties:• Implements, manages, evaluates all operational practices and activities, ensuring a high level of service• Develops and maintains appropriate library collections and programs• Oversees the coordination and management of special projects and programs• Investigates new trends, techniques, materials, equipment and technology to improve the operation of the library• Oversees all aspects of the automated system and all computers and technologyPersonnel Management:• Promotes a respectful organizational culture that supports diversity, innovation and programming by cultivating an environment for continual learning, experimentation and development• Develops job descriptions, personnel policies, recruitment, selection and termination; conducts performance evaluations and staff training and development• Takes responsibility for the health and safety of personnel in the workplace in compliance with all related laws and legislationCommunity Outreach/Development:• Develops dynamic partnerships with diverse groups to promote library resources, efficiencies, and to expand services that meet the needs of an evolving community• Manages public and media relations, including marketing to ensure a positive public image of the library• Collaborates to maintain appropriate memberships, networking opportunities and access to opportunities for shared services, materials, joint ventures and innovative programs Show less

Collingwood, Ontario

Supervisor, Children’s & Teen Services 2007 – 2011Responsibilities have been expanded to include:• Supervisor: Teen Services Assistant, Children’s Service Desk Clerk, Summer Students, Volunteers • Accountable for all the programs and services with respect to children and teens• Administration of the Children’s and Teen Services budget (up to $20,000)• Collection development and maintenance, and acquisitions • Prepared performance appraisals, provided assistance and… Show more Supervisor, Children’s & Teen Services 2007 – 2011Responsibilities have been expanded to include:• Supervisor: Teen Services Assistant, Children’s Service Desk Clerk, Summer Students, Volunteers • Accountable for all the programs and services with respect to children and teens• Administration of the Children’s and Teen Services budget (up to $20,000)• Collection development and maintenance, and acquisitions • Prepared performance appraisals, provided assistance and direction for staff• Prepared grants to supplement collections, to support summer programs, and to increase the library’s capacity to offer more services for families, children and teens (awarded $40,000 from the Library Strategic Development Fund to expand our services to teens)• Provided support on the Circulation desk as well as staffing the Children’s Service Point (interacting with customers, check-out/check-in, interlibrary loans, assistance with computers, locating material and answering reference questions.• Developed partnerships with local service clubs and various organizations• Member of the Senior Management TeamBack-up to Manager, Public Services Department 2009 – 2011Tasks and responsibilities include:• Supervision of twelve Public Services Staff • Preparation of deposits and cash floats, petty cash administration• Participation in performance appraisals and evaluations• Support to the front desk, customer service Show less

Collingwood, Ontario

Coordinator, Children’s and Teen Services 1998 – 2006• Responsible for planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of programs for children: storytimes, after-school programs, craft programs, special/holiday programs, school tours, author visits• Expanded programming and services to create a variety of programs for all ages• Managed the Children’s Services Budget, and grants ($25,000 - $35,000)• Responsible for collection development and maintenance• Solicited funds… Show more Coordinator, Children’s and Teen Services 1998 – 2006• Responsible for planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of programs for children: storytimes, after-school programs, craft programs, special/holiday programs, school tours, author visits• Expanded programming and services to create a variety of programs for all ages• Managed the Children’s Services Budget, and grants ($25,000 - $35,000)• Responsible for collection development and maintenance• Solicited funds to support collections and programming and services• Prepared and delivered presentations to local service clubs to raise awareness of Children’s Services and to acquire funding• Prepared local, provincial and federal grants for summer students and to support collections and services• Prepared post project reports for various granting organizations• Supervised Children’s Services staff, summer students, various volunteers and co-op students• Created a Teen Services Department and designated space for teens• Provided support on the Circulation desk interacting with customers, check-out/check-in, interlibrary loans, assistance with computers, locating material and answering reference questions.• Managed a Library Day Camp for 5 years from 1998-2002 o 50 children 5-12 years of age daily for eight weeks in July and August - Tasks included recruitment, selection, interviewing and hiring of summer students, approving programming managing the camp budget and dealing with customer complaints Show less

Collingwood, Ontario

Assistant, PR & Fundraising 1995 – 1998• Prepared media releases and advertisements; interaction with media on the radio, local television• Organized fundraising events, such as the annual charitable golf tournament • Responsible for reconciling funds, preparing income statements, money handling and preparation of deposits• Liaison with the Art’s Advisory Council – responsible for preparation of artist invitation, • marketing/advertising, opening receptions and art… Show more Assistant, PR & Fundraising 1995 – 1998• Prepared media releases and advertisements; interaction with media on the radio, local television• Organized fundraising events, such as the annual charitable golf tournament • Responsible for reconciling funds, preparing income statements, money handling and preparation of deposits• Liaison with the Art’s Advisory Council – responsible for preparation of artist invitation, • marketing/advertising, opening receptions and art sales• Library Liaison with various community organizations• Responsible for the planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of library programs for adults, seniors and some children’s programming • Provided support on the Circulation desk (interacting with customers, check-out/check-in, interlibrary loans, assistance with computers, locating material and answering reference questions Show less

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