Anthony Marx

Anthony W. Marx
Marx in 2014
18th President of Amherst College
In office
2003–2011
Preceded byTom Gerety
Succeeded byCarolyn Martin
Personal details
Born (1959-02-28) February 28, 1959 (age 65)
New York City, US
ChildrenJosh
Anna-Claire
EducationYale University (B.S.)
Princeton University (M.P.A., M.A., Ph.D.)
OccupationPresident and CEO of New York Public Library

Anthony William "Tony" Marx (born February 28, 1959) is an American academic. He became the president and CEO of the New York Public Library in July 2011, succeeding Paul LeClerc.[1] Marx is the former president of Amherst College, in Amherst, Massachusetts. Since joining the New York Public Library, Marx has focused on expanding the library’s education programs and on increasing public access to library e-books. He has also prioritized services for researchers and bringing library materials to public schools.[2]

  1. ^ Taylor, Kate. "Amherst President is Expected to Be Named Chief of the New York Public Library," New York Times. October 6, 2010; NYPL Press release
  2. ^ "President and Leadership". The New York Public Library. Retrieved 2016-03-02.

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