Sarah Ann Long


Sarah Ann Long is an American librarian and columnist for The Daily Herald. She frequently advocates for libraries and literacy.

Career

She served as director of the North Suburban Library System which was headquartered in Wheeling, Illinois. During her tenure, she frequently advocated for libraries, especially library funding.
She served as a President of the American Library Association with a term that started in July 1999. During her term, she emphasized that "Libraries build community."

Honors and awards