The county library in Port Hadlock will have a new director May 19, when Annie Scott joins the staff, according to a news release from the Jefferson County Library District Board of Trustees.

“The library’s board and staff are excited to welcome Annie and look forward to her leadership,” said Vickie K. Norris, chair of the board of trustees. “We are confident that she will strengthen our library’s vision, values and mission of feeding minds and fueling dreams of our patrons and the larger Jefferson County community.”

Scott brings more than two decades of experience in library leadership.

Most recently, Scott served as executive director of the Nantucket Atheneum library in Massachusetts. In addition, Scott has also served at the Basalt Regional Library in Basalt, Colo., and at the New Port Richey Library in Florida. She was drawn to the Jefferson County Library District for its vibrant community spirit, natural beauty, and dedicated public service ethos.

“I am incredibly excited to join the Jefferson County Library District,” said Scott. “I look forward to partnering with the dedicated staff and getting to know this vibrant community, working together to ensure the library continues thriving as an inclusive and essential community resource.”

Scott holds a master’s degree in library and information science from Drexel University.