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Dedicated to advancing and enhancing our communities, the library's Executive Leadership Team is committed to inspiring lifelong learning and providing access to information and resources for all. 

Melanie HugginsMelanie Huggins, Executive Director

Melanie Huggins is the executive director of Richland Library in Columbia, SC, which received the 2017 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor. Richland Library has been designated as a 2020, 2021 and 2022 State of SC “Top Place to Work.”

Melanie is widely recognized for her contributions to communities through the platform of public libraries. She is passionate about helping organizations and citizens use human centered design to solve community problems.

She is a recognized leader and global speaker in the library profession having held trustee positions with both the Urban Libraries Council and the Public Library Association, where she served as President from 2021-2022. Whether helping other organizations lead with an equity and social justice focus, improve customer experience, design impactful spaces, or being part of an entrepreneurial city, she is led by her belief that libraries are uniquely positioned to make communities more livable, resilient, and inclusive.

 


 

Dyan Bowman

Dyan Bowman, Chief Administrative Officer

Georgia Coleman

Georgia Coleman, Chief Operating Officer

Tamara King

Tamara King, Chief Equity and Engagement Officer

Leah Bartys

Leah Bartys, Collection Development Director

Kiosha Boyles

Kiosha Boyles, Marketing and Communications Director

Tina Gills

Tina Gills, Development Director

Michael McHenry

Michael McHenry, Facilities Director

Amanda Myers

Amanda Myers, Director of Events and Experience

Lee Patterson

Lee Patterson, Social Work Director

Dee Robinson

Dee Robinson, Director of Library Experience, Branches

Sarah Seegars

Sarah Seegars, Director of Library Experience, Main

Kai Tang

Kai Tang, Director of Library Experience, Branches

Amy Teramoto

Amy Teramoto, IT Director

Sarah Sullivan

Sarah Sullivan, Finance Director

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