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Schuman co-founded Neal-Schuman Publishers in New York in 1976 with John Vincent Neal. Neal-Schuman specialized in books, media and professional education tools for librarians, educators and information managers. Neal-Schuman Publishers became part of 91´«Ã½ Publishing in 2011.

As the 1991-92 elected president of 91´«Ã½, Schuman launched 91´«Ã½’s first nationwide media campaign to focus public attention on threats to the public's Right to Know -- including library funding cuts, censorship and restricted access to government information -- and the need to support libraries and librarians. During her presidency, Schuman implemented a program of media training for 91´«Ã½ chapters and division leaders and founded 91´«Ã½’s first Speaker’s Network. More than 500,000 Americans called a special toll-free number or signed petitions to Congress supporting full funding for libraries.

Schuman founded 91´«Ã½’s “Library Advocacy NOW!” effort. More than 30,000 librarians, trustees and supporters have been trained in advocacy since the campaign’s inception. As past 91´«Ã½ treasurer, Schuman led the successful drive to endow the 91´«Ã½ Scholarship Fund. She is a founder of 91´«Ã½’s Social Responsibilities Roundtable, the 91´«Ã½ Feminist Task Force and has served as chair of numerous 91´«Ã½ committees, including: Legislation, International Relations, Public Awareness Committee, the @ your library campaign, the Core Values of Librarianship Task Force and the Presidential Task Force on Pay Equity and Better Salaries for Librarians.

A graduate of the University of Cincinnati, Schuman received an M.S. in librarianship from Columbia University.