Background
Coons, Barbara Lynn was born on June 1, 1948 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Harold Leroy and Norma (Brauer) Coons.
Librarian public relations executive
Coons, Barbara Lynn was born on June 1, 1948 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Harold Leroy and Norma (Brauer) Coons.
Bachelor, Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri, 1970. Master of Arts, University North Carolina, 1972. Master of Library Science, Catholic University, 1982.
Research assistant American Revolution Bicentennical, Office Library of Congress, Washington, 1974-1976; editorial assistant, office of the Assistant Librarian, Office Library of Congress, Washington, 1976-1978; educational liaison specialist, Library of Congress, Washington, 1978-1982; director research service, Gray and Company, Washington, 1982-1985; vice president, Gray and Company, Washington, 1985-1986; vice-president, director research services, Hill and Knowlton Public Affairs Worldwide, Washington, 1986-1992; senior vice president, Hill and Knowlton Public Affairs Worldwide, Washington, 1992-1995; senior managing director, Hill and Knowlton Public Affairs Worldwide, Washington, since 1996; director research services, Hill and Knowlton United States of America, since 1997. President Library of Congress Professional Association, 1982.
Member Special Libraries Association, Stephens College Alumnae Club of Greater Washington (president 1987).