# John Michael Smethurst

> British librarian; director of the British Library (1934–2004)

**Wikidata**: [Q59628994](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q59628994)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/john-michael-smethurst


## References

1. [Source](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/michael-smethurst-545058.html)
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. BnF authorities
4. NUKAT
5. IdRef
6. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File