GOULBURN Valley Libraries has appointed Felicity Macchion as their new chief executive officer, replacing the outgoing Kevin Preece, who will retire from the position in March.

Ms Macchion is a recognised library leader and has recently been the manager of libraries at Yarra City Council in Melbourne and has many years of library and management experience.

Chairperson of Goulburn Valley Libraries Ms Julie Brooks spoke glowingly about what Ms Macchion will bring to the role.

"Ms Macchion brings a wealth of library leadership and experience to our organisation," she said.

"Felicity will be able to hit the ground running as she is very familiar with our operating environment.

"Ms Macchion is recognised as a significant contributor to state–wide library projects and is currently an executive on the Public Libraries Victoria Board (the peak body representing all library services in Victoria), and has presented at national and international Library forums as an industry expert.

"We are delighted to be able to bring such an experienced and capable library leader to our organisation and community."

Ms Brooks also thanked Mr Preece for his service to the library group over many years.

"The Board are very grateful to outgoing CEO Kevin Preece for his 9 years of service," she said.

"Mr Preece has overseen the transformation and renewal of Goulburn Valley Libraries and has led many significant development and improvement projects.

"We wish him well in his future adventures."

Ms Macchion will commence at Goulburn Valley Libraries in late February with a small transition and handover period with Mr Preece.