Andrew Cranfield is the Director of EBLIDA (European Bureau of Library, Information and Documentation Associations).

Prior to this he has worked in the public library sector in Denmark and has held positions as Library Director at Slagelse Library and as Deputy Director at Horsholm Public Library.

He also has a number of years international experience with IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations), is the current Chair of the Section for Library Buildings and Equipment and an original convener of the New Professionals Discussion Group.

Mr. Cranfield has a BA in Library and Information Science from the Royal School of Library and Information Science in Copenhagen and an MA in Cultural Studies from the University of Southern Denmark.