Sarah Ann Long

Sarah Ann Long is an American librarian and columnist for The Daily Herald. She frequently advocates for libraries and literacy.[1]

Sarah Ann Long
President of the American Library Association
In office 1999–2000
Preceded by	Ann K. Symons
Succeeded by	Nancy C. Kranich
Personal details
Nationality	American
Occupation	Librarian columnist

Career

She served as director of the North Suburban Library System which was headquartered in Wheeling, Illinois.[2] During her tenure, she frequently advocated for libraries, especially library funding.[3]

She served as a President of the American Library Association with a term that started in July 1999.[2] During her term, she emphasized that "Libraries build community."[4]

Honors and awards

• Libraries and library systems under her direction have received the John Cotton Dana Award for excellence in public relations, presented annually by the American Library Association[5]
• Librarian of the Year, Illinois Library Association, 1999[5]
• Illinois Library Luminary award from the Illinois Library Association, 2009[5]

References

1. "Regional libraries have not received a funding increase since 1989 -- Daily Herald". prev.dailyherald.com.
2. "Sarah Long Wins ALA Presidency - American Libraries Magazine".
3. "Sarah Long's Top Ten Reasons Why Regional Library Systems are Vital - The Galecia Group". www.galecia.com.
4. "Librarian Chief Sells Lot More Than Books".
5. Association, Illinois Library. "Illinois Library Luminary Honorees". Illinois Library Association.

Non-profit organization positions
Preceded by Ann K. Symons	President of the American Library Association 1999–2000	Succeeded by Nancy C. Kranich