Russell Shank

Russell Shank
Shank in 1968
President of the American Library Association
In office
1978–1979
Preceded byEric Moon
Succeeded byThomas J. Galvin
Personal details
Born(1926-09-02)September 2, 1926
DiedJune 26, 2012(2012-06-26) (aged 85)
Alma materColumbia University
OccupationLibrarian

Russell Shank (September 2, 1925 – June 26, 2012) was an American librarian. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II earning the rank of Lieutenant Commander.