David Horace Clift | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | June 16, 1907 Washington, Kentucky |
| Died | October 12, 1973 |
| Occupation | Librarian |
| Known for | Chief Executive of the American Library Association 1951–72 |
David Horace Clift (June 16, 1907 – October 12, 1973)[1] was a noted American librarian and former chief executive of the American Library Association (ALA) from 1951 to 1972.[1] He was named by the ALA as one of the 100 Most Important [Library] Leaders of the 20th Century.[2]
- ^ a b Shields, G. R. (1993). "Clift, David H.". In Wedgeworth, R. (ed.). World Encyclopedia of Library and Information Services (Third ed.). ALA Editions. pp. 213–214. ISBN 978-0-8389-0609-5.
- ^ Dewey, M. (December 1999). "100 of the MOST IMPORTANT LEADERS WE HAD in the 20TH CENTURY". American Libraries. 11 (30). American Library Association: 38.