Richard M. Dougherty
Richard M. Dougherty | |
|---|---|
| President of the American Library Association | |
| In office 1990–1991 | |
| Preceded by | Patricia Wilson Berger |
| Succeeded by | Patricia G. Schuman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 17, 1935 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Librarian, educator |
Richard M. Dougherty (born January 17, 1935) is an American librarian and educator who was the director of libraries at both the University of California, Berkeley and the University of Michigan. He served as the president of the American Library Association from 1990 to 1991, focusing on bringing attention to information access issues and supporting children's literacy.