Fontana Regional Library is a Regional Library System serving Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties in western North Carolina.

Industry: Libraries
Company Size: 51-200 employees

Fontana Regional Library

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**Starting Salary**

$65,000.00 - $90,000.00

DATE: May 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, Finance Officer

Fontana Regional Library

33 Fryemont Street,

Bryson City, NC 28713

lfisher@fontanalib.org

Telephone: 828-488-2382 opt. 7 or (ext.1003)

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

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