Shetland’s mobile library service was a lifeline during pandemic

I was delighted to call into Shetland Library to meet Supershelty and Bookbug, the library’s cuddly mascots!

Karen Fraser’s enthusiasm is catching, and the bright, welcoming library offers far more than just books. There are cosy seating areas throughout as well as computers available for anyone to use, with a helping hand never far away if needed.

I also heard about the mobile library service that changed the way they worked in order to be able to operate throughout most of the pandemic and was a lifeline to many people during that difficult time.

About

Born in Stornoway, brought up on the south shores of Loch Torridon in Wester Ross and now living in Inverness, Rhoda has experience of living in both rural and urban areas of the Highlands and Islands, giving her the knowledge to understand the various challenges faced by our communities.

Rhoda has worked in both the public and private sectors in the Highlands. Employed for a number of years with the public sector trade union Unison and The Highland Council, then as a Member of the Scottish Parliament between 1999 and 2003, then again from 2007.

Rhoda has held many Shadow Cabinet roles including Rural and Connectivity Cabinet Secretary, Shadow Women and Equalities Spokesperson, Shadow Health Minister, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Shadow Minister for Economy, and Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Justice. She is currently the Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Land Reform, Islands.