Michael Gorman (librarian)
| Michael Gorman | |
|---|---|
| Born |
6 February 1941 Witney, Oxfordshire) |
| Occupation | librarian, library scholar |
| Nationality | British |
| Genre | Librarianship |
| Notable works | Our Singular Strengths: Meditations for Librarians (1997); Our Enduring Values (2000); The Enduring Library (2003); Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, 2nd ed (2005) |
Michael Gorman (born 6 March 1941, Witney, Oxfordshire) is a British-born librarian, library scholar and editor/writer on library issues noted for his traditional views. During his tenure as president of the American Library Association (ALA), he was vocal in his opinions on a range of subjects, notably technology and education. He currently lives in the Chicago area with his wife, Anne Reuland, a librarian at Loyola University.
Gorman's principles of librarianship derive from core liberal, democratic and humanist values. A key influence is S.R. Ranganathan, whom he regarded as "the greatest figure of librarianship in the 20th century." He maintains that it is through focusing on core professional values that librarians will facilitate personal growth and enhance the success of their institutions.
Gorman grew up in London, England and became interested in libraries in part through his experiences at Hendon library and particularly its Children's Library run by a pioneer in the field Eileen Colwell. He attended Ealing Technical College (now Thames Valley University) in London from 1964-1966.
He has also taught at library schools in Britain and in the United States, most recently at the UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies.
Gorman bases his principles of librarianship on core liberal, democratic and humanistic values. Underlying Gorman’s fervent defense of his values of librarianship is a strong apprehension regarding the future of the profession.
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