Breaking glass ceilings : Clara Stanton Jones and the Detroit Public Library / Renate L. Chancellor.
| Author/creator | Chancellor, Renate, 1965- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2024] |
| Description | xv, 97 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Midwestern roots and an evolving identity as a Black woman librarian -- At the heart of a civilization -- Stirring the waters at the Detroit Public Library -- Blazing a trail for women, then and now -- An enduring legacy. |
| Abstract | "This book tells the story of Clara Stanton Jones, the first woman to direct a major public library system in the United States and the first African American president of the ALA. After being appointed as Director of the Detroit Public Library in 1944, Jones transformed libraries everywhere"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 85-91) and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Chancellor, Renate, 1965- Breaking glass ceilings Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2024] 9781538157022 |
| LCCN | 2024015447 |
| ISBN | 9781538157015 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1538157012 hardcover |
| ISBN | electronic book |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Ronnie Barnes African American Collection | Z720.J66 C43 2024 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |