1967 - Sue Kamm
Lawrence Clark Powell, Andrew Horn, Robert Hayes, Seymour Lubetzky, and Betty Rosenberg were among the faculty when I attended the School of Library Service [sic] in 1966-67. Since earning my MLS, I have worked primarily in public libraries: County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Public, and – for the past 15+ years – at Inglewood Public Library. I’m head of audio-visual and stack maintenance/security, and spend time on the adult reference desk as well as cataloging our AV collection.
I’ve been an ALA Councilor-at-Large for three terms, and, being a glutton for punishment. I’ll be running for re-election as a petition candidate. I’ve served on several ALA, division, and round table boards and committees.
In addition to book reviews, I’ve had several articles published in professional literature, including “To Join or Not to Join: How Librarians Make Membership Decisions About Their Associations.” Library Trends 46(2): (1997) and ”Grow Up,” Library Journal 124.18 (Nov 1, 1999). Dean Powell told me to go out and raise hell. I have tried to follow that advice throughout my professional career. My most prestigious honor was being chosen as “Truest of the Blue” by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2000.