LHRT (Library History Round Table)

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The mission of the Library History Round Table (LHRT) is to encourage research and publication on library history and promote awareness and discussion of historical issues in librarianship.

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  • 1.  Professors Who Were ALA Presidents-1976- 2026

    Posted Sep 13, 2025 06:52 AM

    LIS Faculty who were ALA Presidents  1976-2025

    • Loriene Roy  2007-2008 
    • Margaret E. Chisholm- 1987- 1988
    • F. William Summers  1988- 1989
    • Beverly P. Lynch  1985- 1986
    • Brooke E. Sheldon 1983 -1984
    • Elizabeth "Betty') W. Stone  1981- 1982
    • Peggy Sullivan – 1980-1981 (also executive director)
    • Thomas Galvin  - 1979- 1980 (also executive director)

    Source: List of presidents of the American Library Association



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        Kathleen de la Peña McCook
        Distinguished University Professor
        School of Information
        University of South Florida
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      • 2.  RE: Professors Who Were ALA Presidents-1976- 2026

        Posted Sep 13, 2025 09:24 PM
        Don't forget Barbara Stripling (2013 - 2014) 



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      • 3.  RE: Professors Who Were ALA Presidents-1976- 2026

        Posted Sep 14, 2025 06:13 AM
        Updated list. Thank you, Gregory Dachille.
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          Barbara Stripling  2013 -2014
          Loriene Roy  2007-2008 
          Betty J. Turock  1995-1996
          Marilyn Miller  1992-1993
          F. William Summers  1988- 1989
          Margaret E. Chisholm- 1987- 1988
          Brooke E. Sheldon 1983 -1984
          Elizabeth "Betty' W. Stone  1981- 1982
          Peggy Sullivan – 1980-1981
          Thomas Galvin  - 1979- 1980



        Kathleen de la Peña McCook
        Distinguished University Professor of Librarianship
        School of Information, University of South Florida




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