Henriette Avram Quotes

Henriette Davidson Avram was a computer programmer and systems analyst who developed the MARC format , the international data standard for bibliographic and holdings information in libraries. Avram's development of the MARC format in the late 1960s and early 1970s at the Library of Congress had a revolutionizing effect on the practice of librarianship, making possible the automation of many library functions and the sharing of bibliographic information electronically between libraries using pre-existing cataloging standards. Wikipedia

✵ 7. October 1919 – 22. April 2006

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Famous Henriette Avram Quotes

“As I advanced in my career in librarianship, I have been a woman in a man’s world. However, this issue has not been an important factor in my thinking.”

Henriette Avram

Source: MARC her Words: An Interview with Henriette Avram, 1989, p.861

“I believe the Internet is a great technical achievement. However, when it comes to the organization of information so that we can locate, select, and distinguish among bibliographic items for serious research, the Internet has a long way to go.”

Henriette Avram

Source: They Won! And did it ALA’s Way, 1997, p.76

“In my opinion, libraries and librarians are needed more than ever, and the literature is noting this more often. In the development of MARC, it was clear to me that we needed two talents, i. e., computer expertise and library expertise. Neither talent could have succeeded alone. We need this more than ever today. Librarians must become computer literate so that they can understand the relationship between the technology applied and the discipline of their profession.”

Henriette Avram

Source: They Won! And did it ALA’s Way, 1997, p.77

““In the early days of MARC, there was a small team of people dedicated to one thing—getting the MARC Pilot Project underway. It was a team spirit that I shall never forget….”

Henriette Avram

Source: MARC her Words: An Interview with Henriette Avram, 1989, p.860

“From the beginning…you (the ALA) have welcomed and supported me. Tonight you have gone one step further—you have adopted me.” She later explained, “It was at that moment, and ever after, that I regarded myself as a librarian.”

Henriette Avram

(p.860.)
At the acceptance of the Margaret Mann Citation
MARC her Words: An Interview with Henriette Avram, 1989

“It’s an honor. ALA has been one of the closest organizations I’ve been involved with; I’ve worked with people at ALA since day one. ALA has been a great supporter and a big help to me. People were the most rewarding part, all the people I got to know, the support from people around the world. I couldn’t have done it all myself without all that help.”

Henriette Avram

On receiving life membership to ALA
Source: They Won! And did it ALA’s Way, 1997, p.73

“Yes, I noted that there were hardly any or no women in certain high level positions. But as time passed, I, along with others, did attain, and with pride for managing to do so, a series of positions in the ladder.”

Henriette Avram

Source: They Won! And did it ALA’s Way, 1997, p.75-76

“From the beginning…you (the ALA) have welcomed and supported me. Tonight you have gone one step further—you have adopted me.”

Henriette Avram

She later explained, “It was at that moment, and ever after, that I regarded myself as a librarian.
At the acceptance of the Margaret Mann Citation
Source: MARC her Words: An Interview with Henriette Avram, 1989, p.860.

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