Get to Know Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest Director Taneisha Tucker

Taneisha Tucker has been director of the Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest since 2007.

Q: How long have you been working for the city?

A: I began at the city in July 2004.

Q: What position did you start in?

A: I began as the adult services librarian.

Q: Tell me about your job changes at the library over the years.

A: From 2004 to 2007, I was the adult services librarian, and then in 2007, I was asked by the board to serve as interim director, and in the fall of 2007, I became the director after an intensive search.

Q: What do you love about working in a library?

A: I’ve done almost every job that you can do in a library. I started as a page in downtown Birmingham, and I’ve worked in so many departments. I’ve been a children’s librarian. I’ve been a circulation manager. I’ve