Katherine Laich (January 24, 1910 – November 16, 1992) was a prominent librarian and leader in the profession. She served as president of the American Library Association from 1972 to 1973.[1]
Katherine Laich | |
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| President of the American Library Association | |
| In office 1972–1973 | |
| Preceded by | Keith Doms |
| Succeeded by | Jean E. Lowrie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 24, 1910 |
| Died | November 16, 1992 (aged 82) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Librarian |
Education edit
Laich earned her undergraduate degree from Wilson College in 1930 and her Library Science degree from the University of Southern California in 1942.
Career edit
She spent much of her career as a librarian at the University of Southern California.[2][3]
References edit
- ^ "ALA's Past Presidents". American Library Association. 2007-11-20. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ "Laich, Katherine (1910-1992)". American Library Association Archives. University of Illinois. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ Ash, Ed., Lee; Uhlendorf, Ed., B.A. (1970). A Biographical Directory of Librarians in the United States and Canada (Fifth ed.). Chicago, IL: American Library Association. p. 622.
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