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Anne K. Abate, Ph.D.

Anne Abate

Executive Director

anne [at] swonlibraries [dot] org

800-680-6314 x12 (phone)
513-751-0463 (fax)

10815 Indeco Drive, Suite 200
Cincinnati, OH 45241-2926

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Biography

A long-time member of the Cincinnati library community, Anne has worked in various libraries during her career. She has been the Executive Director of SWON Libraries since the summer of 2004. While overseeing the day to day operations of this cooperative organization, Anne also coordinates the programs, services, and activities for the members.

Before her position at SWON Libraries, Anne worked as the director of marketing for a large corporation, and held positions in libraries including legal, academic, public, and special libraries. She also teaches in the areas of information science for the University of Kentucky and information technology for Xavier University. Anne holds a bachelors degree from Xavier University, a masters degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Kentucky, and a doctorate in Computer Technology in Education from Nova Southeastern University.

Memberships

  • Special Libraries Association
    • Member, Student and Academic Relations Committee, 2003-2004
    • Elected Member, Board of Directors, 1997-1999
    • Chair, Consultation Services Committee, 2000-2001
    • Member, Partnership Task Force, January 2000-2001
    • Chair, Legal Division, 2002-2001
    • Member, Endowment Fund Grants Committee, 1998-1999
    • Chair, Public Relations Committee, 1993-1995
    • Treasurer, Legal Division, 1994-1995
    • President, Cincinnati Chapter, 1992-1993
  • Ohio Council of Library and Information Services (OCLIS)
    • Chair, 2002-2004
  • American Library Association
    • Member, Membership Meetings Committee, 2009-2011