Supplement to the Dictionary of American Library Biography

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.

"Indispensable reading for persons interested in the history of librarianship in the USA...Ought to be on the shelves of library schools and in research collections of library science."-Australian Library Review

"Readable and useful, this is 'an outstanding reference work that...will serve librarians for some time to come.'"-Wilson Library Bulletin

?Readable and useful, this is 'an outstanding reference work that...will serve librarians for some time to come.'?-Wilson Library Bulletin

?Indispensable reading for persons interested in the history of librarianship in the USA...Ought to be on the shelves of library schools and in research collections of library science.?-Australian Library Review