Berkeley’s new director of library services looks to provide safe resources for the community

The Berkeley Public Library system is as dynamic as the community it serves, with five locations for books and technology and a Tool Lending Library that houses everything from clamps to ladders to table saws. This month, the Berkeley Public Library welcomed Tess Mayer, the new Director of Library Services. Mayer arrived in Berkeley from Washington state where she previously worked as the Director of Library Outreach, Programs and Services for the King County Library System.  

We caught up with Mayer after her first few weeks on the job with the Berkeley Public Library to learn more about what’s on the horizon for library goers.