James R. Rettig | |
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President of the American Library Association | |
In office 2008–2009 | |
Preceded by | Loriene Roy |
Succeeded by | Camila A. Alire |
Personal details | |
Born | November 11, 1950 |
Died | August 17, 2022 | (aged 71)
Nationality | American |
Education | |
Occupation | Librarian |
Nickname | Jim Rettig |
James R. Rettig (November 11, 1950 – August 17, 2022)[1] was an American librarian and educator. He served as dean of libraries at the United States Naval Academy and as president of the American Library Association, the largest and oldest library association in the world.