Katherine Laich
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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 |
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]
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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