Press Release
New Executive Manager for Shetland Library
Karen Fraser has been appointed as Executive Manager for Shetland Library.
Ms Fraser joined the council in 2001 as a Library Assistant and became Customer Service Librarian in 2005. In this role she was able to work towards her Library Chartership, which she achieved in 2009. Ms Fraser became Acting Executive Manager for Shetland Library in October this year, following the retirement of Silvija Crook. She now takes on the role permanently after a successful recruitment exercise.
Ms Fraser said:
“I am delighted to be doing what is probably the best job in the Council. When I started in the Library 11 years ago as a temporary School Library Assistant, I never thought I'd end up in charge of the whole service.
“I know the Library is very deeply valued by the people of Shetland, so this is a big responsibility in these very challenging times.We have an excellent staff team which has already proved adaptable to change, so I am optimistic for the future.”