Altinay Bakac Sernikli

Background

Sernikli, Altinay Bakac was born on July 20, 1942 in Erzurum, Turkey. Daughter of Ibrahim and Nesime (Baykal) Bakac.

Education

Degree in library science with honors, University Ankara, Turkey. Student, German department State Language School, 1975.

Career

Teacher English, Ankara Gazi High School, 1968-1970; teacher English, Aydinlikevler High School, 1970-1971; library, National Library., Ankara, 1966-1969; chief manuscripts department, National Library., Ankara, 1969-1970; vice manager microfilm department, National Library., Ankara, 1969-1970; manager microfilm and manuscripts department, National Library., Ankara, 1976-1978; acting general director, National Library., Ankara, 1979-1980; vice president, National Library., Ankara, 1980-1984; acting president, National Library., Ankara, 1987-1988; president, National Library., Ankara, since 1988. Member of commission to prepare manuscript catalogue National Library. Member public education commission Ministry of Education, Ankara, 1972-1977.

Achievements

• Altinay Bakac Sernikli has been listed as a noteworthy Librarian by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Turkish library section, member Turkish national commission 1970-1980), Turkish Libraries Association (Vice-President).

Interests

• Avocations: horse riding, reading and listening to classical music.

Connections

Father:

Ibrahim Bakac

Mother:

Nesime (Baykal) Bakac