Fairmount Library welcomes new executive director
The Fairmount Community Library recently announced the appointment of Brenda Shea as the executive director of the library.
This appointment became effective May 21.
Shea brings years of experience of library innovation and outreach.
She previously served as the director of children’s services & outreach and the director of innovative community engagement.
Prior to her work at the Fairmount Community Library, Shea held a position at the Fayetteville Free Library as the director of marketing and community relations.
“Libraries have a unique opportunity to adapt to the changing needs of their patrons and community” Shea said. “I am so excited to lead FCL into a new era of growth and innovation.” Shea has a fierce commitment to enhancing innovation and the visibility of the library. She will be charged with advancing library initiatives, creating partnerships within the educational and cultural community, and developing the library’s technology and digital online content. “Our team will be focused on improving our online services, as well as expanding our virtual branch, via online programs and digital content, which is vitally important now that we are faced with challenges associated with COVID-19.”
The Fairmount Community Library’s mission is to connect our community through information sharing, fostering communication and enhancing lifelong learning. FCL will be launching a brand new website in June 2020, fairmountlibrary.org.
