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Linda A. Montgomery

Linda Montgomery began her library career at the Daly City Public Library, California, in children’s services from 1975-1977. She worked at the South Caroliniana Library at the University of South Carolina, 1978-1984 where she also received her Master of Library Science Degree. In 1985 she joined the staff of the Arizona State Braille and Talking Book Library. She served first as Special Services Librarian, then as Assistant Director, and in 1993 was appointed Director.

Education

• Master of Library Science Degree from the University of South Carolina
• BA and teacher certification from California State University, Stanislaus

Professional Organization Involvement and Awards

• Ex Officio member of the Arizona Governor’s Council on Blindness and Visual Impairment
• Secretary, Arizona Friends of Talking Books
• Sun Sounds Foundation Board 1993 – 2010; served two terms as Secretary
• Past Chair of the Western Conference of Librarians, National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
• Past Chair of Librarians Serving Special Needs Roundtable, Arizona Library Association
• Sun Sounds Volunteer of the Year, 2003
• Arizona State Library Service Award – “Turtle Award” 2005

Professional Associations

• ALA (American Library Association)
• AzLA (Arizona Library Association)
• MPLA (Mountain Plains Library Association)

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