Richard Krug: The Bookman as a Librarian

Richard Krug served as director of the Milwaukee Public Library from 1941 to 1974. He transformed the entire system, but his most notable accomplishments were a major addition to the central library and an extensive modernization of the city's branch libraries. His achievements and the unusual length of his career make him an important figure in U.S. librarianship. Even more compelling is the fact that Krug accomplished so much without the benefit of a formal library education. His career raises questions about the role of the public library in American society and the value of library education.