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Jessica Smith

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.

 

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Kim Deal Cannon

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. 
  

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Kathy Knighton

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. 

 

 

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Carol Harvey

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.

 

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Torri Beck

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.

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Vicki Charnoky

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.

Rabun County Library Staff

 Serving Rabun County