J. Robert Verbesey, Executive Director
jrverbesey@fgcu.edu | (239) 745-3723
Bob Verbesey has spent all of his adult life working in libraries. With over 30 years experience managing libraries, he was the founding director of both a public and an academic library, and he has been teaching library management at five universities for the past 23 years.
Upon his starting at SWFLN on October 1, 2009, Bob said: “I am so excited about this opportunity. I first got involved with SWFLN eight years ago, shortly after I arrived in Florida. During that time I have gotten to know and admire so many of the areas librarians and library managers. My sole aim is to serve them. That is the only reason why Luly, Lee and I are here – to serve. So I ask the member libraries to let us know how we can serve you better.”
Luly Castro, Member Services Coordinator
lcastro@fgcu.edu | (239) 745-3720
Luly Castro serves as the Member Services Coordinator for the Southwest Florida Library Network. She is responsible for the smooth operation of the office functions, which includes budget activities, maintaining member information, arranging meetings, and providing support to the Executive Director.
Luly joined SWFLN in 1998. Prior to that, she served as the founding Administrative Assistant for the College of Health Professions at Florida Gulf Coast University, and held previous positions as Executive Secretary for two separate divisions at Lee Memorial Health System. Luly earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Florida Gulf Coast University, and an Associate Degree in Business Marketing and Management from Valencia Community College in Orlando, Florida.
Lee LeBlanc, Continuing Education and Emerging Technologies Coordinator
lleblanc@fgcu.edu | (239) 745-3722
Lee’s main interests are "continuous" education, leadership within libraries, and the strategic use of emerging technology in libraries. Lee has a Masters of Information Science with concentrations in Information Architecture and Technology. Lee’s work career is varied, dynamic, and focused on Leadership. Pushing for change in Continuing Education is Lee's prime mission as the CE&ET Coordinator.