Leadership

Library Director: Andrea Figart

Andrea, or Andi, brings several years of library experience to her role as the Director of the New Port Richey Public Library. If you have any concerns (or compliments), Andi is the one to call!

Systems & Services Librarian: Stephanie Jones

joness@cityofnewportrichey.org

(727) 853-1274

Stephanie provides technical expertise, day-to-day administration and broad support for library hardware and software solutions; manages electronic resources; updates and develops adult collections in all formats.

Member Support Librarian: Jeff McGill

mcgillj@cityofnewportrichey.org

(727) 853-1265

Jeff provides frontline support to members and supervision to the Member Support Team. He answers research and reference questions, provides assistance with computers/mobile devices and library resources, and addresses member account and access issues.

Youth Education Librarian: Jessica Meredith

meredithj@cityofnewportrichey.org

(727) 853-1264

Jessica creates a curriculum and collection that reflects the needs of our community's youth, ranging from infants through high school. Jessica develops innovative programming throughout the year and leads the Summer Library Challenge, and provides outreach to youth and families in our community.

Resource Management Librarian: Debbie Rusch

ruschd@cityofnewportrichey.org

(727) 853-1274

As the Resource Management Librarian, Debbie is tasked with cataloging all of the incoming materials here at the library, both physical and digital. She also serves as our library's coordinator and representative to the statewide Ask-a-Librarian service.

Marketing and Community Outreach Coordinator: Matthew Ortman

ortmanm@cityofnewportrichey.org

(727) 853-1275

Adult Programming Specialist & Volunteer Coordinator: Tori Ladd

laddt@cityofnewportrichey.org

(727) 853-1269