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Katherine Laich

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Katherine Laich
President of the American Library Association
In office
1972–1973
Preceded byKeith Doms
Succeeded byJean E. Lowrie
Personal details
Born(1910-01-24)January 24, 1910
DiedNovember 16, 1992(1992-11-16) (aged 82)
NationalityAmerican
Education
OccupationLibrarian

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

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Laich earned her undergraduate degree from Wilson College in 1930 and her Library Science degree from the University of Southern California in 1942.

Career

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She spent much of her career as a librarian at the University of Southern California.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "ALA's Past Presidents". American Library Association. 2007-11-20. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  2. ^ "Laich, Katherine (1910-1992)". American Library Association Archives. University of Illinois. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  3. ^ 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.
Non-profit organization positions
Preceded by President of the American Library Association
1972–1973
Succeeded by