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Former president of the American Library Association From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 82) | (aged
Nationality | American |
Education | |
Occupation | Librarian |
Laich earned her undergraduate degree from Wilson College in 1930 and her Library Science degree from the University of Southern California in 1942.
She spent much of her career as a librarian at the University of Southern California.[2][3]
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