Lola Shelton-Council has been named the interim executive director of Live Oak Public Libraries (LOPL) following the retirement of previous executive director David Singleton last November, the library system announced on Monday.
Shelton-Council began her new role on Monday and will be in the role until the search committee of the Regional Library Board of Trustees fills the position. She has served as the director of library experiences at LOPL since July 2021. She has 25 years of experience, including serving as director of Trails Regional Library in Missouri.
Live Oak Public Libraries serves communities in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty counties.
Credit: Live Oak Public Libraries (LOPL)
Credit: Live Oak Public Libraries (LOPL)
In November, Singleton said when was hired for the executive director position, he accepted a three-year commitment. He served in the role for the last two and a half years. "I took this job as a three year contract and my charge was to help the library become more sustainable" he said.
He replaced Tom Sloan, who served as executive director from August 2018 until his contract was terminated on July 25, 2019. Singleton is the fourth executive since 2016.
Bianca Moorman is the education reporter. Reach her at BMoorman@gannett.com or 912-239-7706. Find her on Twitter @biancarmoorman.
This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Lola Shelton-Council named interim executive director of Live Oak Public Libraries
The Latest
Featured
