Angela Yang | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Chinese Taiwanese |
Alma mater | National Taiwan University (BA) University of Oregon (MLS) |
Occupation(s) | Retired librarian Former president of Chinese American Librarians Association |
Known for | Adult literacy Community outreach Multicultural services |
Angela Yang is a Taiwanese-American librarian whose efforts in adult literacy, multicultural services, and outreach services is notable within the library community. She served as president of the Chinese American Librarians Association from 1992 to 1993.[1] She was born in Taiwan.
Yang's career has been characterized by a desire to improve literacy skills among underprivileged and overlooked individuals in society. She established a successful adult literacy program and introduced library services to a wider population that included the elderly and disabled communities.[2]