Background
Vance, Kenneth E. was born on May 20, 1917 in Pewamo, Michigan, United States. Son of Emery Preston and Emma Elmina (Dieffenderfer) Vance.
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Kenneth E. Vance
Edit ProfileLibrary science and education educator
Education
Bachelor of Science, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, 1943. A.M. in English, University Michigan, 1948. A.M.L.S., University Michigan, 1950.
Educated D., University Michigan, 1962.
Career
Teacher, Clinton County (Michigan) Schools, 1935-1942; librarian extension division, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1950-1956; consultant Bureau School Services, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1950-1965; professor School Library Science, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1962-1982; professor School Education, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1973-1982; professor emeritus library science and education, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, since 1982; assistant dean School Library Science, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1973-1982.
Achievements
Membership
Member Inter-faith Council of Congregations, Washtenaw County, Michigan, 1977-1982. Served with United States Army, 1943-1946. Member Michigan Association Media in Education, Michigan library association (1st vice president 1961-1962), American Library Association (member of council 1959-1962, 70-71, director library administration division 1959-1962, Chairman of Commission on accreditation 1970-1971, chairman membership committee 1981-1982), American Association School Librarians (treasurer 1953-1958, 2d vice president 1968-1969), Association for Library and Information Science Education (director 1975-1978, president 1976-1977), Michigan Association School Librarians (executive secretary 1958-1965), International Federation of Library Assns.
(director school section 1975-1982), University of Michigan Alumni Association (board directors 1982-1985), University of Michigan School Information and Library Studies Alumni Society (executive secretary since 1973), Beta Phi Mu, Sigma Tau Delta, Kappa Mu Epsilon.
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Lutheran -
Political Party
Republican
Awards
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Decorated Bronze Star, Croix de Guerre. Recipient Alumnus award University Michigan School Library Science, 1982, Distinguished Alumni Service award University Michigan Alumni Association, 1988.Decorated Bronze Star, Croix de Guerre. Recipient Alumnus award University Michigan School Library Science, 1982, Distinguished Alumni Service award University Michigan Alumni Association, 1988.