E. J. Josey | |
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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 Washington, North Carolina, US | (aged 85)
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]