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Staff & Board
Management Team
You can reach any of the following staff at 828-264-8784.
County Librarian
Monica Caruso
Adult Services Librarian
Ingrid Hayes
Circulation Manager
Randy Feimster
Technical Services Manager
Pam Phillips
Youth Services Librarian
Amber Combs
Contact Us
Advisory Board
The Board has nine members which the County appoints, one of which is a sitting County Commissioner; members serve staggered four year terms; members can serve a maximum of two consecutive four year terms, but they can be reappointed after being off the board for one year. Four board members shall serve on the Appalachian Regional Library Board as well. The President of the Friends of the Library is considered an ex officio member. An asterisk denotes a regional board member.
| Board Member | Term Expiration |
| Sandra Basel | August 2024 |
| Commissioner Billy Kennedy | |
| Natalie Harkey | August 2023 |
| Dr. Scott Elliott | August 2024 |
| Laura Johnson | August 2025 |
| Max Ruthless | August 2024 |
| Roberta Jackson | August 2024 |
| Margaret Love | August 2023 |
| Patricia Swartzbaugh | August 2025 |
| Carol Deal | August 2026 |