Fay Zipkowitz

Background

Zipkowitz, Fay was born on November 11, 1938 in New York City. Daughter of Isidore and Lee (Lubins) Zipkowitz.

Education

Bachelor, Long Island University, 1958. MSL.S., Western Reserve University, 1959. Master of Arts, University Massachusetts, 1970.

Career

Librarian Cleveland Public Library, 1959-1963. Librarian University Massachusetts, Amherst, 1966-1977. Archivist The Temple, Cleveland, 1964-1966.

Coordinator Worcester Area Cooperative Libraries, Massachusetts, 1977-1980. Director Rhode Island Department of State Library Services, Providence, since 1981. Vice chairman COSLINE Board, 1981-1986, chairman, since 1986.

Vice chairman Cable television Advisory Council, Providence, since 1984. Chairman board North-East Documents Conservation Center, since 1985.

Achievements

• Fay Zipkowitz has been listed as a noteworthy librarian by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman, State Employees Combined Charitable Campaign, Rhode Island, 1982, 84. Member American Library Association, Association Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies, Rhode Island Library Association, Library Administration and Management Association, Association College and Research Libraries, Public Library Association, American Society Public Administration.

Connections

Married Gordon Fretwell, September 16, 1978.

Father:

Isidore Zipkowitz

Mother:

Lee (Lubins) Zipkowitz

Spouse:

Gordon Fretwell