Glenn Ferdman

About Glenn Ferdman

Dynamic library and information leader and manager with more than 20 years of experience and a successful track record of transforming libraries into high functioning centers of excellence and service through the implementation of innovative collections, services, programs, marketing, outreach, technology, staff development and fundraising. Extensive experience in the following areas: • Leading and managing public, academic, and special libraries (e.g, healthcare, museum, etc.) • Executive leadership roles in municipal government, Fortune 500, association and nonprofit organizations • Strategic planning, budgeting and space planning • Supervising and mentoring staff for high performance and career development • Increasing utilization of library collections and resources via innovative use of spaces, strategic development of collections, collaboration and marketing • Working with departments and all levels of staff throughout the organization • Initiating and leading complex projects involving a broad range of stakeholders • Developing and implementing innovative technology solutions and instructional methods • Keeping current with the latest trends in libraries, education, healthcare, technology, business, arts and sciences • Advancing diversity, equity and inclusion work throughout the organization • Grant writing, fundraising and community outreach and partnerships • Leading and managing by example and bringing out the best in people • Developing and assessing print and electronic collections, library services and programs • Working with executive and advisory boards and city councils • Negotiating information services licensing agreements • Preparing for state and regional accreditation applications and visits • Marketing library services via print, electronic and social media sources • Active participation in regional and state library boards, networks, agencies and associations • Advocating on behalf of the library at the local, state, regional and national level • Communicating well verbally, orally and interpersonally

Experience

1. Library Director

   Seminole Community Library

   Aug 2023 — Present

   Responsible for overall operation of joint-use public and academic library serving the residents of Seminole and unincorporated area and the students and faculty of St. Petersburg College.

Education

• Indiana University Bloomington

  MLS, Library and Information Science

  1986 — 1987

• Beloit College

  Bachelor's degree

  1982 — 1984