Diane  - Library Director

Diane was appointed to the position of Director of the Benicia Public Library in June 2005. Since  that time, she has worked with staff and the community on a number of projects that include creating a centralized service desk, creating designs for the library's basement,  raising funds to complete the basement buildout project, and updating the library's strategic plan. 

Daveta - Library Manager, Technical Services

Daveta has been at the Benicia Public Library since 1995 and is in charge of cataloging and processing books to get them ready for use and circulation.

Fran - Library Manager, Public Services

Fran is responsible for overseeing the Reference Section of the Library which includes the reference desk schedules and reference purchasing. She also plans all the great adult entertainers who perform at the Library. Fran has been at the Benicia Public Library since 1996 and brings a wide array of experience with her. She has also worked in many different types of libraries including public, academic, law, medical and even the Library of Congress!

Allison  - Youth Services Manager

Allison started work as a children’s librarian at the Benicia Public Library in July 2000. In 2006 Allison was made Youth Services Manager and she oversees children and young adult services. She enjoys storytelling, reference, and matching patrons with books that are right for them.

Anita - Librarian, Technical Services

After working as a part-time substitute librarian for 2 years, Anita joined the full-time staff in August 2002.  She works on the computers, adds the books to the catalog, maintains the library website and works at the Public Services Desk answering research questions.

Brandi Bette - Teen Services Librarian

Brandi Bette has been with the Benicia Public Library since July 2006. Just five days before she graduated, Benicia Public Library offered her the position of Teen Services Librarian.

Lynne - Literacy Services Supervisor, Adult Literacy

Lynne is coordinator for the Adult Literacy & ESL Program. She serves as chair of the California State Library/California Library Literacy Services Committee on Diversity; curriculum developer for the nonprofit SIBL project (Songs Inspired by Literature); and is a consultant/trainer with other literacy programs in the Bay Area. She is a member of American Library Association, California Library Association, International Reading Association, and the Advisory Committee for the School of Education at St. Mary’s College in Moraga.

Carolyn - Library Technician II, Cataloging

Carolyn has been with the Benicia Public Library since 1995.  She has been responsible the borrowing items from libraries all over the United States for our patrons.  Her job includes cataloging all of the items into our catalog adding subject headings and call number to make them easier to find.

Michelle - Library Technician II, Aquisition Services

Michelle has worked for the Benicia Public Library for many years. She works in technical services: ordering, receiving, cataloging and processing library materials.

Sally - Library Technician II, Technology

Sally works at the Reference desk some of the time and does other jobs such as design these web pages, help with odd jobs and maintain all the Library’s computers.

Ann - Library Technician II, Circulation Services

Ann is responsible for interlibrary loans, borrowing items from libraries all over the United States for our patrons.  She coordinates the circulation staff desk schedule every month making sure there are people available to help our patrons check out their books.

Gina - Library Technician II, Circulation Services

Toni Yosick - Administrative Secretary

Toni is the Department Secretary. She joined the staff in January 2000, after spending nearly 17 years at Benicia City Hall. In addition to working for the Director and staff, she is also Secretary to the Library Board of Trustees.

Helaine - Library Technician, Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator

Helaine joined the Library as the Volunteer Coordinator in October 2000. She recruits, trains, and schedules adult volunteers to work with the library staff. She bacame Outreach Coordinator in 2007.