Library's Leader Moving to New Digs

Whether it was finding a good book to read or an event that brought the community together, Ann Bush has been the go-to person at the .

As branch supervisor for more than two years, Bush was responsible for keeping the library organized and ensuring it was a useful resource to its surrounding community. And most agree Bush has fufilled her duties quite well.

This is Bush's last week at the Upper Tampa Bay library location. Patch caught up with Bush to chat about her tenure at the location and what's next for her. Here's what we learned:

Patch: What prompts your move to a new location and where will you be going? 

Bush: Library Administration moves us around every two to three years. That keeps us fresh and allows us a variety of experiences.  I am going to the North Tampa Branch Library on North Boulevard.

Patch: How long have you been with the Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library?

Bush: I've been at this location since March, 2009.

Patch: What’s been your favorite thing about working at this location? 

Bush: I love that people come in and talk books to me. They ask me for recommendations of good books to read and come back and tell me what they thought.

Patch: What do you feel has been your biggest achievement in your role as branch supervisor at Upper Tampa Bay?

Bush: We got the shelves sorted out so that the users can find what they need.

Patch: With so many book stores and online methods to obtain books, why is the library still important?

Bush: Book stores are great for buying the lastest best seller or a special cookbook; libraries are good for getting every one of an author's books and for borrowing cookbooks when you just want to try something new.  Libraries are great for providing escape when you don't have any money or your internet is down.  The book stores are going out of business because the economy is so bad; when the economy gets bad, people use the library more.

Patch: Is there anything else you'd like to say to the Westchase residents you’ve served over these years?

Bush: Come and see me at North Tampa.