Jesse Shera
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Summary
Jesse Shera was born on December 8, 1903[1], in United Kingdom[2]. He died on January 1, 1982[3]. He worked as a librarian[4], information scientist[5], and library scientist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[8]
- Employer: University of Chicago[9]
- Educated at: Yale University[10], University of Chicago[11], University of Chicago Graduate Library School[12], University of Miami[13]
- Award received: Library Hall of Fame[14], ALA Medal of Excellence[15], Joseph W. Lippincott Award[16], American Library Association Honorary Membership[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Family name: Shera[19]
- Given name: Jesse[20]
- Described by source: Supplement to the Dictionary of American Library Biography[21], 100 of the Most Important Leaders We Had in the 20th Century[22], A Dictionary of Eminent Librarians[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
Why It Matters
Jesse Shera is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Jesse Shera born?
Jesse Shera was born in United Kingdom[2].
What did Jesse Shera do for work?
Jesse Shera worked as a librarian[4], information scientist[5], and library scientist[6].
Where did Jesse Shera go to school?
Jesse Shera was educated at Yale University[10], University of Chicago[11], University of Chicago Graduate Library School[12], and University of Miami[13].
What awards did Jesse Shera receive?
Honors received include Library Hall of Fame[14], ALA Medal of Excellence[15], Joseph W. Lippincott Award[16], and American Library Association Honorary Membership[17].