Patricia G. Schuman
| Patricia Glass Schuman | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1943 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Librarian and publisher |
| Known for | President of the American Library Association |
Patricia Glass Schuman (born 1943)[1] is an American librarian and publisher who served as President of the American Library Association from 1991 to 1992.[2] She is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati and the Columbia University School of Library Service.
In 1976, Schuman founded Neal-Schuman Publishers with John Vincent Neal. The company specialized in education resources for librarians, educators and information professionals. The company became part of ALA Publishing in 2011.[3]
As President of the American Library Association, Schuman launched a nationwide campaign to focus attention on the public's right to know including censorship and access to government information. She implemented media training for association leaders and established a speaker’s network. She has also served the association as treasurer and led efforts to endow a scholarship fund. Schuman was a founding member of the ALA’s Social Responsibilities Roundtable and the Feminist Task Force. In 2014 she was named an Lifetime Member of the association.[4]
Publications
- "Your Right to Know: The Call to Action" (American Library Association, 1992) ISBN 0838934285
- "Materials for occupational education;: An annotated source guide" (R. R. Bowker, 1971) ISBN 0835204065
- "Library and information services for meeting personal needs: a discussion guide" (National Commission on Libraries and Information Science, 1979)
References
- ↑ "Schuman, Patricia, 1943-". Name Authority Record. Library of Congress. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
- ↑ "ALA's Past Presidents". American Library Association. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
- ↑ Pera, Mariam (September 15, 2014). "Honoring Excellence and Leadership in the Library Profession". American Libraries. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
- ↑ "Patricia Glass Schuman named lifelong member of United for Libraries board". ALA News. American Library Association. February 11, 2014. Retrieved 17 March 2016.