President
Literacy Nation
Richard E. Ashby Jr. is the director of the Sharon Hill Public Library in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania1. He is also the co-founder and president of LiteracyNation, an affiliate of ALA.The organization is dedicated to promoting literacy and providing resources to underserved communities.
Mr. Ashby holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY, and a Master of Library Science Degree from Queens College, Flushing, NY.
Milestones:
First African American male librarian and director in Delaware County, PA.
Past president of the New York Black Librarians Caucus
Past President Black Caucus American Library Association
President Pennsylvania BlackLibrarians Caucus
President LiteracyNationInc.
Awards and Speaking Engagements:
Library Journal Movers and Shakers award recipient in 2016
Keynote speaker and presenter at various library association conferences across the United States.: Mr. Ashby believes in the power of compassion and relates well with people from all walks of life. His approach to librarianship is centered on making a difference in the lives of everyone he meets.
Richard E. Ashby Jr.'s journey in librarianship is marked by resilience, compassion, and a commitment to community service. His contributions have had a lasting impact on the library world.
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