With a successful career that includes positions in virtually all types of libraries, Sarah A. Long can easily be characterized as a strong leader with a eye on the present and a vision for the future.

An accomplished career leader, manager, motivational speaker, author, columnist, and on camera talent, Sarah has been in the business of libraries for over 40 years.

Currently, Sarah Long is the Director of the North Suburban Library System, an organization of over 650 academic, public, school and special libraries in the north/northwest suburbs of Chicago.

Prior to this position, she was the Director of the Multnomah County Library in Portland, Oregon. She also directed the Dauphin County Library System in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and the Fairfield County District Library in Lancaster, Ohio. She was a consultant at the State Library of Ohio and was an academic librarian in England. Sarah began her career as a school librarian. Having held a number leadership positions within the American Library Association, Sarah served as President in 1999-2000. She also is a Past President of the Public Library Association.

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