Katherine Laich (January 24, 1910 – November 16, 1992) was a prominent

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and leader in the profession. She served as president of the

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from 1972 to 1973.

Education

Laich earned her undergraduate degree from Wilson College in 1930 and her Library Science degree from the

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in 1942.

Career

She spent much of her career as a librarian at the

References

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