Vicki McDonald
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Vicki McDonald | |
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| Born | Vicki Gayle McDonald |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Librarian |
| Known for | IFLA President |
| Predecessor | Barbara Lison |
| Website | https://vickimcdonald.com/ |
Vicki Gayle McDonald AM is an Australian librarian who became President of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA).
Life
Her first library was at the Dalby-Wambo Public Library in Queensland which she joined as a librarian assistant.[1]
In 2015 she moved from New South Wales to become the State Librarian and Chief Executive Officer of State Library of Queensland.[1]
In 2019 she was made a fellow of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). She had been a keen and active member and she had served as ALIA's President.[1]
On 26 January 2020 McDonald was awarded the Order of Australia for her work with libraries[2] and their associations.[3]
She was elected to became President of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) for two years starting in 2023. She was serving in 2024 when the decision was made tohold the 2025 conference in Astana in Kazakstan.[4]
References
- ^ a b c "State Librarian and Chief Executive Officer". State Library of Queensland. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ^ "IFLA Governing Board Member Receives Major National Honour". IFLA. 27 Jan 2020. Retrieved 4 Oct 2024.
- ^ "Ms Vicki Gayle McDONALD". honours.pmc.gov.au. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ^ Sakenova, Saniya (5 August 2024). "Astana to Host Central Asia's First Global Library Congress". Asiana Times. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
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