Jessica Smith, Administrative Assistant
Jessica joined the library staff in 2000 as a circulation clerk.
She is administrative assistant to the Library Manager. She is responsible for meeting the public at the
main desk and reports circulation issues to the assistant librarian or library manager. Jessica assists with technical
issues, the library's website, and numerous tasks assigned by the library manager. Jessica is a graduate of North Georgia Technical College (AAT) and has earned her
BA from Brenau University.
Children's Library Specialist
Kim Cannon
Kim joined the library staff in 2006 and is responsible for the
children's library and its programs and services. Kim reports to the library manager and works closely with her in planning
programs, ordering materials, and evaluating services for the children in Rabun County. Kim is a graduate of the University
of Georgia with a BS in Family and Consumer Sciences. She worked in public relations and preschool education before
joining the library staff. She says her job as children's library specialist is the perfect combination of all the things
she enjoys! She loves to read and still remembers fondly the library of her youth in Carnesville, Georgia.
Kathy Knighton
Kathy joined the library staff in 2006 as a circulation
staff member. She brings many talents to the library and fills many responsibilities including moderating our 'Talk
About Books' discussion group and co-editing our library's newsletters. Recently Kathy has been assigned responsibility
for the library used book sale. Kathy is always pleasant, friendly, and a breath of fresh air for our
patrons and her coworkers.
Carol Harvey
Carol began working at the library as a part-time staff member in
2008 and moved to full time in May 2009. She is a member of our circulation team. Her special
assignments include monitoring the newspaper collections and managing the overdue notices to patrons. Her previous
work experience in public service made her an excellent fit for our library staff. She is enthusiastic, self-motivated,
and eager to assist our patrons.
Torri Beck
Torri Smith Beck joined our library’s circulation staff in July 2010. Torri
graduated from Rabun County High School, and earned her BS in chemistry from the University of Georgia, and is currently enrolled
in the MLIS program at Valdosta State University. No stranger to the Rabun County Library,Torri has been a reader since
childhood. She is married to Johnny Beck and they have a young son. She makes reading a part of his life as well. Torri works
with the circulation staff; she is responsible for managing the paperback collection, periodicals collection and assisting
patrons who visit the circulation desk.
Vicki Charnoky, Assistant Librarian
We welcomed Vicki Charnoky in August 2010. Vicki lives with her husband in Rabun
County. The couple has a son and a daughter. Vickie has more than 20 years experience in the library field, and was formerly
the library manager at the Clarkesville Library. She holds an MLS degree and worked as a media specialist in Florida before
moving to Rabun County. Vicki supervises the circulation desk, enjoys reference, and brings a host of talents to our library
including her ability to speak Spanish fluently.