Mary R. Somerville

Mary R. Somerville
Mary R. Somerville
President of the American Library Association
	In office; 1996–1997
Preceded by	Betty J. Turock
Succeeded by	Barbara J. Ford
Personal details
Born	Birmingham, Alabama, US
Education	University of North Carolina; University of Colorado; University of Oklahoma;
Occupation	Librarian

Mary R. Somerville is an American librarian who served as president of the American Library Association from 1996 to 1997; she is best known for her advocacy for children's literacy and work as a library administrator.^[1]

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Mary R. Somerville

President of the American Library Association
In office 1996–1997
Preceded by	Betty J. Turock
Succeeded by	Barbara J. Ford

Personal details
Born	Birmingham, Alabama, US
Education	University of North Carolina University of Colorado University of Oklahoma
Occupation	Librarian