Sarah Ann Long
Sarah Ann Long | |
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| President of the American Library Association | |
| In office 1999–2000 | |
| Preceded by | Ann K. Symons |
| Succeeded by | Nancy C. Kranich |
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| Nationality | American |
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Sarah Ann Long is an American librarian and columnist for The Daily Herald. She frequently advocates for libraries and literacy.[1]
Career
She served as director of the North Suburban Library System which was headquartered in Wheeling, Illinois.[2] During her tenure, she frequently advocated for libraries, especially library funding.[3]
She served as a President of the American Library Association with a term that started in July 1999.[2] During her term, she emphasized that "Libraries build community."[4]
Honors and awards
- Libraries and library systems under her direction have received the John Cotton Dana Award for excellence in public relations, presented annually by the American Library Association[5]
- Librarian of the Year, Illinois Library Association, 1999[5]
- Illinois Library Luminary award from the Illinois Library Association, 2009[5]
References
- ^ "Regional libraries have not received a funding increase since 1989 -- Daily Herald". prev.dailyherald.com.
- ^ a b "Sarah Long Wins ALA Presidency - American Libraries Magazine".
- ^ "Sarah Long's Top Ten Reasons Why Regional Library Systems are Vital - The Galecia Group". www.galecia.com.
- ^ "Librarian Chief Sells Lot More Than Books".
- ^ a b c Association, Illinois Library. "Illinois Library Luminary Honorees". Illinois Library Association.
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