Loudoun County Public Library Director Douglas A. Henderson has resigned, effective July 15, 2010, to accept a position as Executive Director of the Charleston County, South Carolina, Public Library System.

Henderson has served Loudoun County's Public Library System since 1997. He received numerous accolades including the American Library Association's Paul Howard Award for Courage and the Virginia Library Associations Intellectual Freedom Award.

During his tenure the library has built the Ashburn Library, renovated and expanded the Lovettsville and Rust Libraries and planned the forthcoming eighth branch, Gum Spring Library.

"Doug's enthusiasm for all things 'library' and his energy on all fronts will be missed," said Scott Stewart, Chair of the Loudoun County Public Library Board of Trustees. "Doug has done a tremendous job at the library and has been a great partner of the board. His creativity, hard work, commitment to education, literacy and innovation, and his respect for and knowledge of Loudoun's communities are inspiring."

"Loudoun County Public Library and everyone who is a part of this great organization will always be close to my heart." said Henderson, "I am proud of the contributions that I've been able to make during my tenure and am truly grateful to Loudoun County Public Library's dedicated team of staff and thousands of loyal supporters, including community partners, donors, volunteers, elected officials and library trustees."