Brooke E. Sheldon
Brooke E. Sheldon | |
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President of the American Library Association | |
In office 1983–1984 | |
Preceded by | Carol A. Nemeyer |
Succeeded by | E. J. Josey |
Personal details | |
Born | Simmons College | August 29, 1931
Occupation | Librarian |
Brooke E. Sheldon was an American librarian and educator who served as the president of the American Library Association from 1983 to 1984.
Career
Born in
Sheldon also worked at several
From 1983 to 1984, Sheldon served as the president of the American Library Association, the oldest and largest library association in the world.[2] Over the course of her career, she published several books on librarianship, such as Personnel Administration in the Small Public Library (1980), Leaders in Libraries: Styles and Strategies for Success (1991), and Interpersonal Skills, Theory and Practice: The Librarian's Guide to Becoming a Leader (2010).
On February 11, 2013, Sheldon died from uterine cancer.[2]
Awards
Awards earned by Sheldon include:[2][4]
- Distinguished Alumni Award, Simmons College
- Distinguished Alumni Award, University of Pittsburgh
- Honorary doctorate, Acadia University
- Library Leadership Award, Arizona Library Association
- Outstanding Lecturer Award, San Jose State University
- Professional Service Award, Association of Library and Information Science Educators
At the University of Texas, she was honored with the establishment of an
References
- ^ "In Memory of Brooke Sheldon". Texas Woman's University. Archived from the original on 20 December 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ^ a b c d Woolls, Blanche (19 February 2013). "Obituary: Brooke E. Sheldon". Library Journal. 138 (5). Media Source Inc.: 14. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ^ "Library Educator Brooke Sheldon Dies". American Libraries. American Library Association. 12 February 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ^ a b "Dean Brooke Sheldon 1931-2013". University of Texas at Austin School of Information. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ^ "Brooke E Sheldon Grant". New Mexico Library Foundation. Retrieved 19 December 2013.