Imperial News

New Director of Library Services appointed

by Janet Corcoran

Mrs Chris Banks has accepted appointment as Director of Library Services with effect from 1 September 2013.

Until that date, Ms Susan Howard and Ms Frances Boyle will continue in post as Acting Co-Directors.

In her role as Director of Library Services, Mrs Banks will have overall responsibility for the strategic direction and operational management of the College’s libraries. She will report to the Associate Provost (Institutional Affairs).

Mrs Banks joins the College from the University of Aberdeen where she has been University Librarian and Director, Library, Special Collections and Museums since 2007. Prior to joining Aberdeen, she held various posts at the British Library.