Allie Beth Martin

Allie Beth Martin (née Dent; June 28, 1914 – April 11, 1976) was an American librarian, educator, politician, and author. In 1990, she was named one of the 100 most influential people in the field of library science by American Libraries. She was the first director of the Tulsa City-County Library, from 1963 until her death, and was known for her ground-breaking library improvement programs.

She married Ralph F. Martin, a journalist, on October 6, 1937. Later she elected president of committee in 1945 and president of the ALA in 1975. She died in Tulsa on April 11, 1976.

Programs Funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Council on Library Resources in 1972, Allie Beth Martin prepared a report on whether the library meets the needs of its patrons. The report, outlined steps that libraries should take in order to transition into the 21st Century and keep up with library's changing roles in society.

Legacy and honors She was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Humanities Degree from University of Tulsa. The Tulsa Regional Library was named after her as well a lecture series and a national library award.