The Pioneers: Wilhelm and Gerhard Munthe

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  • Johan Koren Murrary State University

Abstract

Wilhelm and Gerhard Munthe, father and son, both academic Librarians and leaders of the foremost university library in Norway, are considered pioneers in international librarianship. Of Norwegian descent, both Wilhelm and Gerhard held the position of director of Universitetsbiblioteket i Oslo in 1992 and 1970, respectively. Wilhelm is remembered for his published work, American Librarianship from a European Angle, an analyses of the library profession and his contributions as an expert in library construction. Gerhard, a leader in Nordic and European librarianship, represented Norway in a number of international library ventures. Both father and son are to be remembered for their significant achievements in international librarianship and contributions to the profession.

Author Biography

Johan Koren, Murrary State University

Johan Koren is Assistant Professor, School Library Media, Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education, College of Education, Murrary State University, Murray, KY, USA.

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