Saskatoon Public Library appoints new CEO [Video]

Saskatoon Public Library (SPL) has announced the appointment of Carol Shepstone as the new director of libraries and chief executive officer (CEO).

Effective Nov. 4, Shepstone will be replacing Beth Côté, who has been serving as interim CEO since January.

Côté took over the role following the resignation of Carol Cooley, the previous director of libraries and CEO on Jan. 22.

“With an extensive background in both public and academic libraries across Canada, Ms. Shepstone brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and innovation to SPL,” SPL said in a statement.

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Carol Shepstone brings over two decades of experience in senior administrative roles in libraries across Canada to her new position.

Prior to joining SPL, she held leadership roles at the John M. Cuelenaere Public Library in Prince Albert, the University of Saskatchewan, Mount Royal University in …