Louis Shores

Louis Shores (September 14, 1904 – June 19, 1981)[1] was a librarian who worked for the promotion of the library as the center of all learning, in both public and academic institutions. Shores was recognized for his integration of audiovisual materials into library collections. He was named one of the “100 of the most important leaders we had in the 20th century” by American Libraries, and the impact of his vision can be seen today in libraries across the country.[2]

  1. ^ "Louis Shores." Contemporary Authors Online. Detroit: Gale, 2002. Biography In Context. Web. 8 Oct. 2013.
  2. ^ Kniffel, L., Sullivan, P. & McCormick, E. (1999, December). 100 of the most important leaders we had in the 20th century. American Libraries 30, 11. p 38.