Notable Libraries and Librarians

Argues that public libraries need to do a better job documenting their history and ponders what constitutes notability in the profession.  Asked four librarians what criteria they would look for to identify notable libraries and librarians.   Presents comments from:

• George Bobinski, Dean, School of Library and Information Studies, University of Buffalo, NY
• Donald D. Foos, Library consultant and educator and first chair of the PLA Public Library History Task Force
• Averil Kadis, Director of Public Relations for the Enoch Pratt Free Library and active member of the PLA Public Library History Committee
• Darlene E. Weingand, Professor, Graduate School of Library and Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison and author of books on marketing and library administration