The Sechelt Public Library Board has announced that chief librarian Margaret Hodgins has resigned.
A statement released by the board said Hodgins, who took the job in 2014, will be greatly missed.
“During her four-year tenure, [Hodgins] has done an outstanding job of managing the library and the growth in demand for services,” it said. “On-site visits have increased by 19 per cent in the last five years and digital off-site access to library services continues to increase... The largest increase has been in the much-requested area of technology education with over 2,000 people served. In addition, over 2,000 attended adult programs, which range from financial literacy and mental health to Tuesday Talks with personalities like MLA Nicholas Simons.”
Hodgins has also been actively lobbying local governments for an increase in library funding.
Hodgins’ last day will be May 31.
