Donald Simpson

Donald Bruce Simpson (December 13, 1942 – April 5, 2020) was a librarian who served as the third president of the Center for Research Libraries (CRL) from 1980-1999.

Prior to coming to CRL he worked as Executive Director at the Bibliographical Center for Research in Denver, Colorado from 1975-1980. This book was co-sponsored by the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA). During his tenure at CRL Simpson oversaw two major building projects--Kenwood I, built when CRL outgrew its original location and Kenwood II at a later time. He also went on to receive a Master of Science from Syracuse University in 1970.