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Clement Walker Andrews

1858 – 1930

American librarian

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Lived 1858 – 1930 (aged 72). Clement Walker Andrews was an American librarian.

Clement Walker Andrews (January 13, 1858 – November 20, 1930) was an American librarian. Andrews graduated from Harvard University in 1880 and served as an instructor in chemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 1883 to 1892. He served as librarian at the Institute from 1889 to 1895. Andrews served as the first librarian of John Crerar Library from 1895 until his retirement in 1928. His contributions to the profession of Library Science include the introduction of catalog card exchanges between libraries and printed lists of current periodicals.

Andrews served as president of the American Library Association from 1906 to 1907 and as President of the American Library Institute from 1922 to 1924.

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Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Positions held
President of the American Library Association
Also known as
Clement W. Andrews, Clement Andrews

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Clement Walker Andrews?

American librarian (1858–1930)

When was Clement Walker Andrews born?

Clement Walker Andrews was born on 13 January 1858 in Salem.

When did Clement Walker Andrews die?

Clement Walker Andrews died on 20 November 1930 in Chicago.

What was Clement Walker Andrews's occupation?

Clement Walker Andrews was a librarian.

What nationality was Clement Walker Andrews?

Clement Walker Andrews was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Clement Walker Andrews

· Wikidata: Q23018197

· DBpedia: Clement Walker Andrews

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