Item B1
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: May 20, 2009 Division: ___County Administrator___ ________
Bulk Item: Yes ____ No X Department: ____County Administrator________
Staff Contact Person/Phone #: Debbie Frederick/4741
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Presentation of Years of Service Award for 25 years of service to Monroe County to Norma Kula,
Director of Libraries.
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NORMA KULA
25 YEARS OF SERVICE AWARD
Norma began her career with Monroe County in 1984 when she started as a
Library Assistant at the Islamorada Library branch. After holding several positions
within the library system including Library Administrator, in early 2000, she was
appointed as the Director of Libraries of which she holds today; managing five branches
of the County library that has its own distinct character and needs.
She is an excellent communicator and supporter of the Library Advisory Board
and the Friends of the Library. Her excellent people skills allow her to interact with all
she comes in contact with in a professional manner. Norma is always looking for ways to
enhance the library system whether it is watching out and applying for available grants to
expanding the libraries opportunities for kids programs throughout the branches. During
the budget reductions last year, the libraries were affected by several reductions with the
major one being the closing of the libraries on Mondays. Norma developed her budget
well from submission to implementation.
Being a huge part of our library system for 25 years, Norma has seen many
changes within the system such as providing internet access to the public. Some things
just don’t change though. Recently, I learned that they still utilize the Dewey Decimal
System even with the advanced computer technology for libraries.
Norma is the ultimate Library Director – Monroe County is very lucky to be able
to celebrate her 25 years of service to all of us!