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Samuel Swett Green
Samuel Swett Green (February 20, 1837 – December 9, 1918) was a founding figure in America’s public library movement.
Considered by many to be the "father of reference work", laying the groundwork for widespread reform within the field, he opened his presidential address to the American Library Association in 1891 with the memorable words, "The function of the library is to serve its users."
== Life ==
Green was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, to the apothecary James Green and Elizabeth Swett. He was educated at Harvard, graduating in 1858. A few years later he attended Harvard Divinity School but did not graduate until 1864 due to health issues. Forsaking the ministry, he began his library career in 1867, when he was appointed director of the Worcester Free Public Library. The library was, in fact, heavily funded by Green’s uncle, Dr. John Green, who built an impressive collection before his death.〔 As director, Green focused primarily on the technical aspects of librarianship, such as proper techniques in cataloging. In 1871 he took up the position of librarian, a position he held for thirty-eight years, and began introducing changes which would, eventually, be replicated in many other libraries throughout the country.〔 For instance, the Free Library became the first public library in New England to remain open on Sundays.
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