The Blue Ridge Regional Library board of trustees has appointed Melissa Chapman director of Blue Ridge Regional Library system. Chapman, who has been serving as interim director following the retirement of Rick Ward, has served as BRRL’s cataloging librarian since 2012. She will assume the role December 1.
“Over the course of the last several months, our Board has conducted a search and a series of interviews to hire a Blue Ridge Regional Library director that will lead the staff with collaborative innovation and foresight. We are confident that Melissa will work to ensure continued growth and progress for the library system as the staff serves the community in new and exciting ways,” said Rebecca Adcock, BRRL board chairperson.
Chapman earned a master’s degree in library and information studies at UNC-Greensboro and a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology at James Madison University.
“I am honored to serve the community alongside the team at the Blue Ridge Regional Library system,” Chapman said, adding, “My goal is to ensure it continues as a vital resource for information, learning, and connection.”
Founded in 1974, Blue Ridge Regional Library is a system of five branch libraries and a bookmobile serving Martinsville, Henry County, and Patrick County. To learn more about the library system and its programs, visit https://www.brrl.lib.va.us/index.php
