Nancy C. Kranich | |
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| President of the American Library Association | |
| In office 2000–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Sarah Ann Long |
| Succeeded by | John W. Berry |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Librarian |
Nancy C. Kranich is an American librarian. She served as president of the American Library Association from 2000-2001. During her term as the American Library Association's president,she focused on libraries' role in building democracies. [1]
Kranich worked at the New York University Libraries from 1978-2002. She held several positions including associate dean,director of public services and director of administrative services [2]
She is on the faculty of Rutgers University-New Brunswick [1] where she teaches courses on Community Engagement;Information Policy;and Intellectual Freedom. [3]
Kranich has been engaged in public policy work including health literacy; [4] intellectual freedom; [5] the civic role of libraries with the Kettering Foundation;and as Founder of the American Library Association Center for Civic Life. [6]
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