Olinta Ariosa Morales

Olinta Ariosa Morales
Born1921
Died1999 (aged 77–78)
Nationality Cuba
Alma materUniversity of Havana
Occupation(s)Librarian, activist, professor

Olinta Ariosa Morales (1921 – 1999) was a librarian from Cuba. She played an important role in the development of the public library and school library systems in her country after the Cuban revolution, in which she was jailed for her participation. Throughout her career she was an activist and advocate for multiple causes. She played a key role in the formation of the Cuban Association of Librarians.[1][2][3][4]

  1. ^ González, Marta Terry, “The Pioneers: Olinta Ariosa Morales (1921-1999)” World Libraries 13(1&2), Spring 2003.
  2. ^ Biblioteca Médica Nacional, "Ariosa Morales, Olinta", 10 January 2013
  3. ^ Biblioteca Nacional de Cuba José Martí, "Olinta Ariosa Morales (1976-1977)" Archived 2013-06-20 at the Wayback Machine, Acerca de la Biblioteca, 2007.
  4. ^ Biblioteca Nacional de Cuba José Martí, "Período interino de Olinta Ariosa"