Pioneers and leaders in library services to youth : a biographical dictionary

Author(s)

• Miller, Marilyn L. (Marilyn Lea)

Bibliographic Information

Pioneers and leaders in library services to youth : a biographical dictionary

edited by Marilyn L. Miller

Libraries Unlimited, 2003

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This compilation of 97 biographical essays celebrates public and school library service to children and young adults through the professional lives and contributions of its pioneers and leaders. Devoted entirely to the field of youth library services, the essays represent both outstanding librarians in the field, as well as those whose work has made significant contributions supporting the work of professional youth librarians. Sketches include modern-day workers, spanning the late 19th century until 1999. Will inspire young people as it underscores the continuing importance of youth library services.

by "Nielsen BookData"

Details

• NCID: BA68267811
• ISBN:
  • 9781591580287
• LCCN: 2003050656
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Westport, Conn.
• Pages/Volumes: xvi, 267 p.
• Size: 29 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : Z720.A4
  • DC21 : 027.6/26/092
  • DC21 : B
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Children's librarians -- United States -- Biography -- Dictionaries
  • LCSH : Young adult services librarians -- United States -- Biography -- Dictionaries