Supplement to the Dictionary of American Library Biography

by Wayne A. Wiegand

Overview

This work records the accomplishments of the leaders of library science with 51 thoroughly researched biographies of individuals whose contributions have profoundly influenced the profession's history. The biographical sketches, ranging in length from 1,400 to 4,000 words, were researched, written, and reviewed by noted authorities in the library and information science community.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780872875869
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	09/15/1990
Pages:	184
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.50(d)

Editorial Reviews

The Dictionary of American library biography (Libraries Unlimited, 1976) contains biographical sketches of 302 people who made significant contributions to the development of libraries and the library profession in the US. The Supplement extends that coverage to 51 more library leaders, most of whom died between June 30, 1976 and June 30, 1987. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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