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 to 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 to 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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