Ensiklopedia Dunia

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Henry James Carr
Henry James Carr in November 1913

President of the American Library Association
In office 1900–1901
Preceded by	Reuben Gold Thwaites
Succeeded by	John Shaw Billings

Personal details
Born	(1849-08-16)August 16, 1849 Pembroke, New Hampshire, US
Died	May 21, 1929(1929-05-21) (aged 79) Scranton, Pennsylvania, US
Alma mater	University of Michigan
Occupation	Librarian

Henry James Carr (August 16, 1849 – May 21, 1929)^[1] was an American librarian.^[2]

Carr was raised in New Hampshire and Grand Rapids, Michigan. He worked as an accountant and cashier in railway offices from 1867 to 1886. During that time, he studied law at the University of Michigan, gaining admission to the bar in 1879, but he never practiced law. In 1886, Carr was named librarian for the Grand Rapids Public Library, where he worked until 1890 when he was recruited to create a new public library for the residents of Saint Joseph, Missouri. In 1891 he moved to Scranton, Pennsylvania, to assist them in establishing their public library.^[3]^[4]

Carr served as the president of the American Library Association from 1900 to 1901.^[5] He also served as the association's secretary from 1898 to 1900 and its treasurer from 1886 to 1893.^[6] Carr served as Librarian in Scranton until his death in 1929.^[7]

References

^ "ALA's Past Presidents". American Library Association. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
^ Nix, Larry T. (February 16, 2012). "Henry Carr's Collection of ALA Memorabilia". Library History Buff blog. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
^ "Conduct Services for Henry Carr". Scranton Republican. Newspapers.com. May 24, 1929. p. 13.
^ History of Scranton and Its People, Volume 2. 1914. p. 254. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
^ "ALA's Past Presidents". American Library Association. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
^ "Handbook - Past Officers". Bulletin of the American Library Association. 5: 300. 1911. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
^ "Plaque honoring Carr's service". Retrieved 9 February 2016 – via WikiMedia Commons.

External links

Portrait of Henry James Carr from the American Library Association Archives

Non-profit organization positions
Preceded by Reuben Gold Thwaites	President of the American Library Association 1900–1901	Succeeded by John Shaw Billings

American Library Association

Founders

Notable
divisions

American Association of School Librarians (AASL)
Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS)
Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL)
Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA)
Library Information Technology Association (LITA)
Public Library Association (PLA)
Reference and User Services Association (RUSA)
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)

Magazines and journals

Literary
awards and
honors

Books for adults	Boyd Brody Andrew Carnegie Dartmouth Gleason library history Stonewall

For children and young adults	Arbuthnot Batchelder Belpré Caldecott Carnegie (video) Geisel King Legacy Newbery Odyssey (audio) Schneider Sibert Stonewall Excellence in Nonfiction Edwards Morris Printz

Book lists	ALA Notable Books Alex Awards Amazing YA Audiobooks Best YA Books Great Graphic Novels for Teens Outstanding Academic Title Popular YA Paperbacks Quick Picks Rainbow List Outstanding Reference Sources Rise: A Feminist Book Project