WHAT DO WE DO:
The Executive Director’s office is responsible for the overall direction of the agency and oversees the development and implementation of comprehensive library programs that provide the highest level of library service to the greatest number of Mississippians.
WHO WE ARE:
Hulen Bivins – Executive Director
601-432-4038 / hbivins@mlc.lib.ms.us
Jennifer Lena – Deputy Executive Director
Phone 601-432-4042 / Email jlena@mlc.lib.ms.us
Terrie Elbatnigi – Executive Office Administrative Assistant
Phone 601-432-4039 / Email telbatnigi@mlc.lib.ms.us
- General administrative filing
- Work with Board of Commissioners
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Outreach
Billy Loper – Magnolia Outreach Coordinator
Phone 601-432-4004 / Email bloper@mlc.lib.ms.us
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Public Relations
Kristina Kelly – Public Relations Coordinator
Phone 601-432-4157 / Email kkelly@mlc.lib.ms.us
- Public Relations
- Press Releases
- Agency newsletters & brochures
- Coordinates library-related legislative activities
- Exhibits
- Media
- Agency photos
McKenzie Haggard – Social Media Coordinator
Phone: 601-432-4002 / Email mhaggard@mlc.lib.ms.us
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Human Resources/Payroll
Robin Hedrick – Human Resources Director
Phone 601-432-4071 / Email rhedrick@mlc.lib.ms.us
- Payroll & payroll deductions
- Personnel matters and job openings
- Receipt of time sheets
- All payroll forms and questions
- All travel forms and questions
- Travel procedures & reimbursements
- Training questions
- Workers Compensation
Links to Information
Talking Book Services
Miranda Loper, Talking Book Services Director
mloper@mlc.lib.ms.us
(601) 432-4116
Gloria Jimerson, Large Print Direct Librarian
gjimerson@mlc.lib.ms.us
(601) 432-4047
Megan Fleming, Outreach Librarian
mfleming@mlc.lib.ms.us
(601) 432-4093
JD Burns, Patron Services Coordinator
jdburns@mlc.lib.ms.us
(601) 432-4140
Margaret Smitherman, Patron Services Librarian
msmitherman@mlc.lib.ms.us
(601) 432-4095
Evan Theilman, Patron Services Librarian
etheilman@mlc.lib.ms.us
(601) 432-4128
Tanner May, Patron Access Librarian
tmay@mlc.lib.ms.us
(601) 432-4051