Meet Our President
Dr. Charles Hanson
Charles Hanson has been actively involved in libraries and the promotion of library services as a "Friends Ambassador" for much of his library career. Currently Director of Library Services at Kettering University, he has served in various types of libraries - school, public, academic, and special - and his library experiences continue to impress him with the value of Friends as support groups for libraries.
An avid runner, Charles has often participated in race events that support nonprofit organizations; in 2008 he finished first in the 5K Run Wild (for the Detroit Zoo) event.
He has extended his library ambassador relationships to include service on international relations committees of the American Library Association, and he attended the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) Conferences in South Africa, Oslo, Berlin, and other countries as an ALA U.S. Delegate.
In 2009 Charles will begin service on the ALTAFF Board of Directors, an ALA Division that includes the former Friends of Libraries USA (FOLUSA) organization. As President of the Friends of Michigan Libraries, Charles welcomes the opportunity to be a spokesperson for libraries and Friends of Michigan libraries. And, if anyone is considering a Friends 5K Run fundraiser event, send Charles an invitation to participate.
Dr. Charles Hanson
Kettering University Library
1700 W. University Ave.
Flint, MI 48504
Eastern Market, Detroit, MI
"Michigan is our home!"