Virginia Code Title 42.1. Libraries § 42.1-13. Appointment;  terms of office;  employment;  duties

The Board shall appoint a librarian, to be known as the Librarian of Virginia, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Board.  The Librarian of Virginia shall appoint principal assistants and approve the appointment of other employees.  The terms of office and employment of such assistants and employees shall be subject to the personnel regulations of the Commonwealth.

The Librarian of Virginia shall supervise the administration of The Library of Virginia.  The Librarian of Virginia shall make requests for appropriations of necessary funds and approve all expenditures of Library funds.  Such expenditures shall be made as provided by law.