A new chief executive officer for the Fraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL) system, which includes Port Coquitlam's Terry Fox Library, started Monday.
Scott Hargrove takes over from Rob O'Brennan, who is retiring.
Hargrove began his library career two decades ago, starting in 1988 as a page at the Greater Victoria Public Library.
He held various positions in Burlington Public Library before joining FVRL in 2006.
Hargrove has an Executive Master of Library and Information Science degree from San Jose State University and a Master of Science in Information Processing (Computer Science) degree from University of York (United Kingdom).
FVRL board chair, District of Kent Mayor John Van Laerhoven, said in a press release Hargrove was chosen based on his leadership and innovation.
"Scott has substantial experience in working effectively with the board as well as the provincial and national library communities," Van Laerhoven said. "His experience in strategic planning, team building, and collaboration is well suited to guiding the largest public library system in British Columbia into the future."
