Henriette D. Avram (1919-2006)
Henriette D. Avram (1919-2006) at the Library of Congress replaced ink-on-paper card catalogs and revolutionized cataloging systems at libraries worldwide. AvramCamp, sponsored by CORE is an annual ALA event.
Henriette Avram developed the MARC format (Machine Readable Cataloging), the international data standard for bibliographic and holdings information in libraries. Avram's development of the MARC format at the Library of Congress had a revolutionizing effect on the practice of librarianship, making possible the automation of many library functions and the sharing of bibliographic information electronically.
The American Library Association recognized Henriette Avram with many awards:
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Kathleen de la Peña McCook
Distinguished University Professor
School of Information
University of South Florida
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