Did you know WLS libraries operate as a shared service across Carterton and South Wairarapa? This means the libraries at Featherston, Greytown, Martinborough and Carterton work together to provide you with a comprehensive library service.
Being a team across four sites means nearly all staff regularly move around our branches Moving around helps us share our knowledge and skills with you and each other. It also helps us better know the collection at each library and point you to your next great read!
We have an amazing team who’ve worked at WLS for anywhere between 18 months and 36 years. We also have a group of casual staff who you’ll also see from time to time.
We’re conscious of comments about “new faces”. So, this year we thought we’d help you get to know us a little better by introducing a few of the team each month, starting with Kiri Carroll, Andrea Darbyshire and Annette Beattie. We invite you to say hello next time you meet them.
Kiri Carroll
Kiri is our newest permanent staff member. She’s always wanted to be a librarian and feels super lucky to have landed a job with WLS. She is the lead for our social media, posters, and all graphic design. Kiri is about to embark on her professional studies in library and information management. A total bookworm, she spends any spare time reading!
Andrea Darbyshire
Andrea is our multi-talented lead for acquisitions and cataloguing. She makes sure all those items you can borrow are in the branches and on the catalogue. An experienced librarian, Andrea is usually found at Carterton Library with a different hair colour every month. Andrea’s an avid reader, crafter and addicted to K-drama.
Annette Beattie
Annette’s been the WLS Manager for two and a half years. She’s responsible for leading our team and helping us navigate changing times. You’ll often see Annette working the front desk if we’re short-staffed. When not at work, a large hillside garden, experimenting with pottery, or exploring the great outdoors top her list of favourite pastimes.
