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Fontana Regional Library - Director

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Posted: Friday, February 20, 2026 - 12:30pm

Fontana Regional Library - Director

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  • Employment Type: Full-time

DATE:  February 20, 2026
TITLE:  Director
LIBRARY:  Fontana Regional Library
CITY:  Bryson City, North Carolina

 

Library Director for 3 County System in Western North Carolina:

 

The Fontana Regional Library System (FRL) is currently seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Library Director. The FRL serves Macon, Jackson, and Swain Counties in Western North Carolina serving a total population of approximately 97,281 residents across the three counties. The FRL serves a total of six libraries with an annual budget of just over $4.25 million.

 

Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the Library Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Library operations to efficiently and effectively serve the public. We are seeking a candidate with strong communication skills, supervisory experience, budget preparation, and administrative abilities, including applying for state and other grants. The Library Director supervises support staff including a Financial Officer, IT and County Librarians.

 

Library Director must have a North Carolina public librarian certificate or be eligible to obtain certification. Eligibility requires a graduate degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited program or from a regionally accredited program of higher education in North Carolina.

 

It is possible that Jackson County, with two libraries, may leave the FRL on June 30, 2026. The FRL Director would continue to serve Swain and Macon counties, under the same terms of employment.

 

The Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina are known for stunning views, waterfalls, hiking, kayaking, great biodiversity in old growth forests, and friendly small towns. Western Carolina University and Southwestern Community College offer educational opportunities and a stimulating college environment.

 

Salary range $65,000 - $90,000, with generous benefits.

 

Qualified people should submit an application, resume, cover letter and three references to:

Lisa Kim Fisher (lfisher@fontanalib.org).

Go to www.fontanalib.org/employment to access the application.

For more information and application procedure please contact:

Lisa Kim Fisher, FRL Finance Officer
Fontana Regional Library
33 Fryemont St.
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-2382 opt. 7 or (ext. 1003)
lfisher@fontanalib.org
 

Headquarters is a member of Fontana Regional Library, serving Jackson, Macon, and Swain Counties.

Fontana Regional Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal treatment of all employees without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability or other basis protected by law. While the Library is committed to following this principle in every facet of employment, all employees share in the responsibility to promote and foster a favorable work environment.