Campbell County Public Library Assistant Director Chantelle Phillips will assume the library’s director role.
The announcement comes after the retirement of JC Morgan, the library’s now-former director of two decades. Phillips’ new role officially begins today, Nov 27.
Phillips will be a familiar face to patrons and staff as she has served the library system in multiple capacities for 15 years. Starting in July of 2008, she became manager of the Newport Branch. In 2012, Phillips was named assistant director, a role she held while maintaining the Newport Branch Manager position. In Nov. 2021, her management duties moved to the Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch, and in 2023, she left Carrico/Fort Thomas to take the role of human resources while still acting as assistant director.
“My hope as library director is to continue to grow the library as Campbell County’s anchor for formal and informal learning, technology access, and connection to community resources as well as the county’s gathering place,” Phillips said. “The library is so lucky to have wonderful support from all areas of the county—from our story time families to our community leaders. Our future is bright as our knowledgeable, creative, and passionate staff work to serve the communities in our county.”