TIFTON — Nyisha M. Key has been named as director of the Coastal Plain Regional Library System (CPRL), an affiliated library system headquartered in Tifton, supporting libraries across six counties (Ben Hill, Berrien, Cook, Irwin, Tift and Turner). The announcement was made by CPRL Board Chair Filiberto Hernandez. 

Key brings extensive experience in library leadership, community engagement and strategic planning, the library system said in a press release. She has most recently served as director of the De Soto Trail Library System, headquartered in Camilla. 

“Nyisha has demonstrated outstanding leadership and a strong commitment to libraries and communities in which she has served,” said Hernandez. “Her ability to build relationships, advocate for library awareness, and build community partnerships make her the ideal professional to lead CPRL into the future.” 

Key holds a Master of Science in Library and Information Studies from Florida State University and a Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education from Albany State University. She is a graduate of Leadership Georgia. 

She will begin her role on June 1, following the retirement of current CPRL Director Sandy Hester.