Glad to read about Dr. Robert Wedgeworth in the America Libraries anniversary issue.
Another aspect of Dr. Wedgeworth's contribution to ALA was his editorship of The ALA Yearbook: A Review of Library Events.
The Yearbook was launched in 1976. This was the Centennial Edition, timed to commemorate ALA's 100th anniversary and the ALA Centennial Conference in Chicago.
- The Centennial edition was 512 pages. Many articles included photographs, illustrations and statistical data
- Reports from state library associations were included.
Dr. Wedgeworth established the Yearbook (published 1976–1985) as a key documentation tool for the history of U.S. librarianship in the late 20th century.
None of interviews in A Seat at the Table: Reflections from eight ALA trailblazers could encompass the entire career of those profiled, but in this anniversary year, Dr. Wedgeworth''s contribution to recent library history is especially important.
Details: Wedgeworth, Robert, Ed, Richard, Ed Dell, and American Library Association, Chicago, IL American Library Association, Chicago, IL. 1976. The ALA Yearbook: 1976 Centennial Edition. American Library Association, 50 E. Huron Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611 (ISBN-0-8389-0223-6).
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Kathleen de la Peña McCook
Distinguished University Professor
School of Information
University of South Florida
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