Katherine Laich
| Katherine Laich | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 24, 1910 |
| Died | November 16, 1992 (aged 82) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Librarian |
| Known for | President of the American Library Association |
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]
Laich earned her undergraduate degree from Wilson College in 1930 and her Library Science degree from the University of Southern California in 1942. She spen much of her career as a librarian at the University of Southern California.[2][3]
References
- ↑ "ALA's Past Presidents". American Library Association. 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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