Joyce Appleby

Joyce Appleby is the president of the American Library Association. She has been a leading advocate for library services and has worked to promote literacy and lifelong learning. Appleby has served on several committees, including the American Library Association's Board of Directors and the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science. She has been a vocal critic of censorship and has advocated for increased funding for libraries. Appleby has written extensively on topics such as library services and community engagement. She has appeared on several major news networks and has been featured in numerous publications. Appleby is a native of the United Kingdom and immigrated to the United States as a child. She graduated from the University of London and completed her master's degree at the University of California, Berkeley.