Marit Husevaag

Background

Husevaag, Marit was born on May 7, 1932 in Baerum, Akershus, Norway. Daughter of Einar and Magnhild Johanne (Ulleberg) Svensen.

Education

Bachelor of Liberal Studies, State Library School, Oslo, Norway, 1957; postgraduate, U. Oslo, 1961.

Career

Junior library assistant, St. Marylebone Public Library., London, 1952-1953; apprentice library, Deichmanske Bibliotek, Oslo, 1953-1956; library, Deichmanske Bibliotek, Oslo, 1961-1963; library, Telemark County Library., Ulefoss, 1957-1958; library, Norwegian Directorate for Public and School Libraries, Oslo, 1959-1960; library, Det Norske Veritas, Oslo, 1965-1967; library, Norwegian Education Library., Oslo, since 1973. Board directors Norwegian Institute for Children's Books, Oslo, 1979-1988.

Achievements

• Marit Husevaag has been listed as a noteworthy Librarian by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Norwegian library association, International Board On Books For Young People.

Interests

• Avocations: English and American literature, local history, genealogy.

Connections

Married Einar Husevaag, September 9, 1961. Children: Torgeir, Asbjørn.

Father:

Einar Svensen

Mother:

Magnhild Johanne (Ulleberg) Svensen

Spouse:

Einar Husevaag

child:

Asbjørn Husevaag

child:

Torgeir Husevaag