RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A new captain will be at the helm of the Rutherford County Library System as we head into the month of August… That was Trey Gwinn, Technology and Outreach Coordinator for the library.
Luanne R. James will step into action next week (July 28, 2025). She is replacing Mindy Barrett, who served as interim director. James brings over 25 years of experience in public libraries, including leadership roles in Texas and South Carolina, with a focus on strategic planning, grant management, and data-driven innovation.
Gwinn highlighted that leadership is important because libraries across the nation continue to see changes, as technology and needs change in communities…
WGNS asked Gwinn, who focuses on technology in the local libraries, about AI and how he viewed the use of AI…
As Luanne R. James steps into her new leadership role, the Rutherford County Library System is poised to embrace evolving technologies, community needs, and innovative services. With her decades of experience and a forward-thinking approach, James is expected to guide the system through the challenges and opportunities ahead. From enhancing digital literacy to integrating tools like AI, her leadership marks a new chapter in ensuring that local libraries remain vital, adaptable resources for everyone in Rutherford County.
Rutherford County Library System locations:
- Linebaugh Public Library (Main Branch): 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN, US, 37130
- Smyrna Public Library: 400 Enon Springs Rd W, Smyrna, TN, US, 37167
- MGL (Myrtle Glanton Lord) Public Library: 521 Mercury Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN, US, 37130
- Eagleville Bicentennial Public Library: 317 Old Hwy 99, Eagleville, TN, US, 37060
- Technology Engagement Center (TEC):306 Minerva Dr. Murfreesboro, TN 37130
- The Bookmobile and its many stops! Click Here to locate the bookmobile.
- Visit the Rutherford County Library System online HERE.
