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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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Susan Brandehoff--Librarians We Have Lost, Sesquicentennial Memories -1976-2026

  • 1.  Susan Brandehoff--Librarians We Have Lost, Sesquicentennial Memories -1976-2026

    Posted Sep 02, 2025 03:04 PM

    Susan Brandehoff

    https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/delphosherald/name/susan-brandehoff-obituary?id=58379234

    "She spent most of her career with the American Library Association in Chicago, beginning as managing/executive editor of "American Libraries" magazine, and retiring as director of Program Development and Partnerships for the Public Programs Office of ALA. Her career also included time in Hong Kong as managing editor of "Arts of Asia" magazine."

    Submitted by Deb Robertson

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    In honor of the Sesquicentennial next year (150th Anniversary of ALA) in 2026, the Library History Round Table is hosting Librarians We Have Lost, Sesquicentennial Memories -1976-2026 This collage of tributes seeks to honor librarians who died between 1976-2026.  The tributes are published to ALA Connect and a digital memorial on LHRT News & Notes.  

    We invite tributes from anyone about any library worker who passed away between 1976-2026. To submit a tribute, please use the form at https://lhrt.news/librarians-we-have-lost-sesquicentennial-memories-1976-2026-2/ 

    For questions or comments, please reach out to Dr. Kathleen McCook (kmccook@usf.edu) or Brett Spencer (dbs21@psu.edu).



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    Brett Spencer
    Reference Librarian
    Thun Library, Penn State Berks
    He/Him/His
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