Eleanor Emily Ahlers

Background

Ahlers, Eleanor Emily was born on May 16, 1911 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Daughter of Francis Richard and Elizabeth Frances (Prior) Ahlers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Univercity Washington, 1932; Master of Arts, University Washington, 1957; Bachelor of Science in liberal studies, U. Denver, 1942; student, University California, summer 1948.

Career

Teacher, librarian, South Bend, Washington, 1932-1936; Teacher, librarian, Mount Vernon, 1936-1942; high school librarian, Everett, Washington, 1942-1953; also supervisor school libraries, 1952-1953; assistant professor library science, school education, U. Oregon, 1953-1957; executive secretary, American Association School Librarians division American Library Association American Library Association), 1957-1961; supervisor library services, Washington Department Public Instruction, Olympia, 1961-1966; associate professor, School Librarianship. U. Washington, 1966-1970; professor, School Librarianship. U. Washington, 1970-1976; emeritus, School Librarianship.

U. Washington, since 1976. Instructor teacher-librarian courses U. Wyoming, summers, 1945, 46, San Jose State College, summers 1947, 52. Assistant director workshop for school librariansCentral Washington College Education, summer 1951.

Coordinator workshop for sch.librarians U. Oregon, summer 1956. Director school librarians workshop Kansas State Teachers College, summer 1964.

Achievements

• Eleanor Emily Ahlers has been listed as a noteworthy Emeritus educator, librarian by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association School Librarians (president 1965-1966), American Library Association, Washington School Library Association, Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Lambda Theta, Mortar Board, Kappa Delta.

Connections

Father:

Francis Richard Ahlers

Mother:

Elizabeth Frances (Prior) Ahlers