Background
Black, Frances Patterson was born on July 27, 1949 in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. Daughter of Fred C. and Mary Jane (Baird) Patterson.
Black, Frances Patterson was born on July 27, 1949 in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. Daughter of Fred C. and Mary Jane (Baird) Patterson.
Bachelor, University Alabama, 1971. Master of Library Science, University Alabama, 1972.
Director, Fairhope (Alabama) Public Library, 1972-1977;
research assistant, State Library. Ohio, Columbus, Ohio., 1977-1978;
head technical and extension services, Southwest Public Libraries, Grove City, Ohio., 1978-1986;
assistant director public services, Southwest Public Libraries, Grove City, Ohio., 1986-1988;
director, Southwest Public Libraries, Grove City, Ohio., since 1988. Member library advisory board Orient (Ohio) Correctional Institution, 1988-1991.
Member adult basic education advisory board Southwestern City Schools, 1991-1994.
Member planning Grove City Arts in the Alley, since 1988. Board directors OHIONET, 1991-1997, president, 1992-1995. Member Blue Ribbon Commission for Ohio Public Library.
Information Network, 1994-1995. Member OPLIN Board, since 1995, treasurer 1996-1998. Member American Library Association, American Association of University Women, Public Library.
Association, Library. Administration and Management Association, Ohio Library. Council, Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce, Westland Area Business Association, Rotary Club.
Married Larry David Black, August 29, 1970. 1 child, Amy Susan Black Mills.