Background
Gubbin, Barbara Ashley Brendon was born on January 9, 1952 in Calcutta, India. Daughter of Richard F.B. and Rosemarie A. Gubbin.
Gubbin, Barbara Ashley Brendon was born on January 9, 1952 in Calcutta, India. Daughter of Richard F.B. and Rosemarie A. Gubbin.
Bachelor, U. Birmingham, 1972; diploma in library science, U. London, 1976; Master of Arts, U. London, 1977.
Librarian, Fawcett Library, London, 1976-1977; reference librarian, San Antonio Public library, 1977-1979; collection devel consultant, San Antonio Area Library System, 1979-1980; coordinator, San Antonio Area Library System, 1980-1985; coordinator, Houston Area Library System, 1985-1989; assistant director, Houston Public Library., 1989-1995; director, Houston Public Library., since 1995.
Board of directors Texas Council for the Humanities, since 1993, treasurer, 1996. Board directors Houston READ Commission, since 1995, secretary. Online Computer Library Center Users Council delegate, since 1993, member Executive Committee, since 1996.
Member American Library Association, Texas Library. Association (president 1996, Outstanding New Library.
Married J. Sidney Cunningham, August 16, 1975.