Background
Patterson, Grace Limerick was born on November 21, 1938 in New York City. Daughter of Robert and Frieda (Zeiontz) Limerick.
Patterson, Grace Limerick was born on November 21, 1938 in New York City. Daughter of Robert and Frieda (Zeiontz) Limerick.
Bachelor in Sociology, Education, City University of New York, 1971. Master of Library Science, Columbia University, 1975. Master of Science in Communications, College New Rochelle, 1989.
Executive director, Manhattanville Community Outreach, New York City, 1971-1974; branch and outreach services, Paterson (New Jersey) Public Library., 1975-1979; media specialist II, Passaic County Community College, Paterson, 1979-1981; coordinator outreach services, Irvington (New Jersey) Public Library., 1981-1984; associate professor library, Rockland Community College, Suffern, New York, 1984-1989; library director, Hudson County Community College, Jersey City, since 1989.
Executive board directors International Federation of Library Associations/CPRT, secretary-treasurer, since 1996. Volunteer Ridgewood (New Jersey) Schools, 1981-1983. Ridgewood Centennial Committee First Night, 1993.
Board directors Freedom To Read Foundation, since 2002. Member council of deans Directors of New Jersey Colleges and Universities Libraries, since 2002. Member American Library Association (committee, chairperson Black Caucus public relations 1990-1992), American College and Research Libraries, New Jersey Library.
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Married Joseph Nathaniel Patterson (deceased). Children: Lorrayne Carole, Joseph Nathaniel Junior.