Meet the team! Check back each month to learn more about the people who help the Ontario Library Service provide seamless access to programs and services that strengthen all public libraries in Ontario.
Name: Karen Reid
Position: Director of Operations
I started as a summer student in the mailroom at the former Ontario Library Service – Escarpment (Hamilton) in 1989 and returned after university to be a part of the Southern Ontario Library Service (SOLS). I have been involved in many governmental and funding changes over the years and was closely involved in the merger of the Southern and Northern Ontario Library Services. I am currently responsible for Finance, Human Resources, Purchasing, IT, and Resource Sharing including Interlibrary Loan and e-Collections.
My favourite meal is…
Anything Mexican – I could eat tacos or enchiladas every day!
My desert island record is…
My iPhone playlist with over 2,000 songs. 😊
A random and seldom known fact about me is…
I have my Bronze Cross swimming certification. I might be a lifeguard when I retire!