Pioneers in Library Cataloguing By: Kim Posey LIBM 6320 Professional Topics: Charles C. Jewett and Seymour Lubetzky

The First Bibliographer Callimachus (310/305-240 B.C.) Library of Alexandria A first century AD papyrus of Callimachus. Considered the first bibliographer. Organized by authors and subjects. (Wikipedia, 2011)

Pioneers of their own time. Charles C. Jewett and Seymour Lubetzky

Charles C. Jewett (August 12, 1816-January 9, 1868) Librarian and Assistant Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution in 1849 before becoming Superintendent of the Boston Public Library in 1859. (Wikipedia, 2011)

Jewett’s Career 1831 ~Began Studies at Dartmouth 1838 ~Received degree from Brown University 1838-1840 ~Taught at Uxbridge Academy 1840 ~Began Studies at Andover Theological Seminary ~Graduated from Andover 1841 ~Employed by Brown University 1843 ~ Appointed professor of modern languages and literature 1848 ~Appointed assistant secretary and librarian of the Smithsonian Institution 1854 ~He began to help purchase and arrange books for the new Boston Public Library 1858 ~Became superintendent of the newly opened Boston Public Library

He Had a Vision Over a century ago, Charles C. Jewett, Librarian of the Smithsonian Institution, voiced the opinion that it was wasteful for catalogers everywhere to catalog a copy of the same book. (Krieger, T. 1976)

National Library Union catalogue Would allow users to find out where a particular book was in the country Scholars would have access to massive amounts of books and manuscripts Act as a facilitator for the progression of knowledge Stereotype plates Set of mass produced titles He developed guidelines for his idea Uniformity was his major concern, his strict rules would help the avoidance of errors and confusion. (Mason n.d.)

Smithsonian Institute, 1860-65

Seymour Lubetzky (April 28, 1892- April 5, 2003) Known for being a major cataloging theorist and prominent librarian. He published three groundbreaking books that greatly advanced the discipline of cataloging, the organization of knowledge, and modern research methods, still influential in areas of information technology. (Wikipedia, n.d.)

Lubetzky’s Career 1927 ~Immigrated to the United States 1931 ~Received his BA from UCLA 1934 ~Received his MA from University of California, Berkeley 1936-1942 ~Worked as cataloger at UCLA 1943-1960 ~Was chief cataloger at the Library of Congress 1960-1969 ~Professor in the School of Library Service at UCLA

“The catalogue has to tell you more than what you ask for.” He Had a Vision “The catalogue has to tell you more than what you ask for.” (Seymour Lubetzky, 1977) Lubetzky’s vision was to create a catalog that would be truly user-friendly. (Wikipedia, 2011)

Lubetzky Facts His writings have been called the best source for understanding our present cataloging system and the basis of all modern cataloging worldwide. He was awarded Honorary Membership, the American Library Association’s highest honor, in 2002. Most influential works Cataloging Rules and Principles, published by the Library of Congress in 1953 Code of Cataloging Rules, American Library Association in 1960 Principles of Cataloging, from the University of California in 1969 (American Libraries, 2003)

Refeneces American Libraries. (2003, April 14). Cataloging Legend Seymour Lubetzky Dies at 104. Retrieved October 20, 2011, from http://www.ala.org/ala/alonline/currentnews/newsarchive/2003/april2003/cataloginglegend.cfm Callimachus biography. (n.d.). Retrieved October 10, 2011, from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Callimachus Charles C. Jewett biography. (n.d.). Retrevied October 10, 2011, from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Coffin_Jewett Edlund, P. (1976). A Monster and a Miracle: The Cataloging Distribution Service of the Library of Congress, 1901-1976. U.S. Library of Congress Quarterly Journal, 33(4), 383-421. Retrieved from EBSCOhost. Greig, Eugenie. (March 2010). Review article: Seymour Lubetzky Writings on the classical art of cataloguing. The Australian Library Journal. Retrieved October 20, 2011 from http://www.alia.org.au/publishing/alj/51.4/full.text/lubetzky.html Krieger, T. (1976). Catalogs and Catalogers: Evolution Through Revolution. Journal of Academic Librarianship, 2(4), 172-173. Retrieved from EBSCOhost. Mason, Moya K. (2011) “Historical Development of Library Catalogues: Their Purpose and Organization”. Retrevied October 10, 2011, from www.moyak.com/papers/history-library-catalogues.html Seymour Lubetzky biography. (n.d.). Retrevied October 25, 2011, from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seymour_Lubetzky

Image References Callimacus’ Papyrus image. Retrieved October 24, 2011 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:P.Oxy._XI_1362.jpg Charles C. Jewett photograph. Retrieved October 29, 2001 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Coffin_Jewett Seymour Lubetzky photograph. Retrieved October 25, 2011 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seymour_Lubetzky Smithsonian Institute image. Retrieved October 24, 2011 from http://www.old-picture.com/mathew-brady-studio/Smithsonian-Institute-186065.htm You are fired image. Retrieved October 24, 2011 from http://thyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/2011You-are-Fired.jpg