Clifford Lynch, long-time executive director of the Coalition for Networked Information, has died
It is with profound sadness that we [CNI] announce the passing of Clifford Lynch, a visionary leader in the field of networked information and libraries, and the esteemed executive director of the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), an organization dedicated to advancing scholarship and education through the strategic use of information technology.
Marydee Ojala
Lynch, who led CNI since 1997, has left an indelible mark on the information technology, higher education, and library communities. He was due to retire in June 2025.
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Speaking personally, I knew Cliff for many years. He spoke at Information Today conferences. I saw him frequently at IFLA WLIC meetings around the world. He was a beacon of light in a sometimes dark library world and was always enthusiatic about technology with a focus on how it could help libraries and the people who use them. Along with the rest of the Information Today family, I will miss him greatly.