Leadership Team
Lauren Jessop
Chief Executive Officer
Lauren holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Guelph and earned her Masters of Library and Information Science from the University of Western Ontario.
Email: AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Telephone: 705-728-1010 ext. 2100
Alison Schroeder
Director, Customer Experience
Alison is responsible for supervision and management of the public facing services of the library including circulation, information services and public use of facilities. She implements, monitors, evaluates and enhances library services to ensure they meet the public's needs and the strategic goals of the library.
Email: AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Phone: 705-728-1010 ext. 2300
Chris Vanderkruys
Director, Business & Development
Chris oversees the areas of Development and Fundraising, Finance, Community Engagement, Information Barrie, Facilities and Volunteer Services.
Email: AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Telephone: 705-728-1010 ext. 2200
Laura LaFleshe
Director, Technology & Content
Laura is responsible for advancing strategic priorities in the areas of technology, collections and marketing & communications.
Email: AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Phone: 705-728-1010 ext. 2400
Jane Little
Manager, Human Resources
Jane is responsible for recruitment, HR policies and procedures, health and safety and labour relations.
Email: AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Telephone: 705-728-1010 ext. 2120
Darcy Glidden
Manager, Community Libraries
Darcy manages the staff and services at the Painswick Branch and Holly Community Library.
Email: AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Telephone: 705-728-1010 ext. 4310
Luke McKee
Manager, Downtown and Virtual Services
Luke oversees customer experiences relating to public spaces at the Downtown Library and via Virtual Services. Virtual Services includes email, chat, phone and digital interactions within the Barrie and Oro-Medonte communities. Duties include staff and facilities management, health and safety, and ensuring strategic directions for Downtown and Virtual Services are met.
Email: AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Telephone: 705-728-2101
Sandra Sydor
Manager, Community Engagement
Sandra is responsible for leading the development and implementation of programs and outreach services. She enjoys being involved and facilitating collaborative initiatives that develop and strengthen the community by building strong partnerships with business, social agencies, schools, and community members.
Email: AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Telephone: 705-728-1010 ext. 2260
Vivien Keiling
Manager, Collections
Vivien oversees the development and maintenance of collections system-wide.
Email: AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Telephone: 705-728-1010 ext. 2420
Andrew Rogers
Manager, Information Technology
Andrew is responsible for our Information Technology services, networking, infrastructure, and support.
Email: AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Telephone: 705-728-1010 ext. 2410
Melissa Foster
Manager, Marketing and Communications
Melissa is responsible for supporting the overall business priorities of the marketing team, overseeing the library's social media, graphic design, signage, print and digital promotional pieces, e-newsletters, and barrielibrary.ca.
Email: AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Phone: 705-728-1010 ext. 2261