E. J. Josey | |
|---|---|
 Josey c. 1960 | |
| President of the American Library Association | |
| In office 1984–1985 | |
| Preceded by | Brooke E. Sheldon |
| Succeeded by | Beverly P. Lynch |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Elonnie Junius Josey January 20, 1924 Norfolk, Virginia, US |
| Died | July 3, 2009 (aged 85) Washington, North Carolina, US |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Librarian and Activist |
Elonnie J. Josey (January 20, 1924 – July 3, 2009) was an African-American activist and librarian. Josey was the first chair of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association, having been instrumental in its formation in 1970; served as president of the American Library Association from 1984 to 1985; and was the author of over 400 books and other publications.[1]