Ahern, Mary Eileen (1860–1938)
Ahern, Mary Eileen (1860–1938)
American librarian. Born Oct 1, 1860, in Marion County, Indiana; died May 22, 1931, near Atlanta, Georgia.
Served as Indiana's state librarian (1893–95); became editor of periodical Public Libraries (1896), which became Libraries (1926); particular interests included the school librarian, standards for library training, library administration, and cooperation among international libraries; organized the Indiana Library Association and served as secretary (1889–96); ceased publication of Libraries at time of retirement (1931).
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