# Peggy Sullivan

peggy sullivan (August 12, 1929 - April 13, 2020) was an American librarian and educator. She was elected president of the American Library Association and was a scholar of the history of librarianship. == Biography == Throughout her career, Sullivan served as: Dean, Graduate School of Library and Information Science, Dominican University (formerly Rosary College) , River Forest, Illinois (1995-1997) Executive Director, American Library Association, Chicago, Illinois (1992-1994) Director and Professor, University Libraries, Northern Illinois University, De Kalb, Illinois (1990-1992) Dean and Professor, College of Professional Studies, Northern Illinois University, De Kalb, Illinois (1981-1992) Assistant Commissioner, Chicago Public Library, Chicago, Illinois (1977–1981).