John Sherrod
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John Sherrod

American information scientist (1924–2004)

John Sherrod (September 10, 1924 – July 10, 2004) was an American meteorologist and information scientist.2

From Wikipedia’s article on John Sherrod (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Sep 10, 1924, died Jul 10, 2004.1

Companies

Early life and education

  • 1947Allegheny College bachelor's degree; mathematics3 4
  • 1949Pennsylvania State University bachelor's degree, master's degree; meteorology, information science3 5

Career

Occupation: librarian, meteorologist, information scientist.9 10

  • Since 1970President, Association for Information Science and Technology4 7
  • 1968 to 1973Worked at United States National Agricultural Library6
  • 1968 to 1973Director of the United States National Agricultural Library7 8
  • 1963 to 1968Director, information services4 7
  • 1958 to 1968Worked at United States Department of Energy6
  • 1952 to 1963Director, Library of Congress4 6
  • 1949 to 1952Worked at Pennsylvania State University6
  • Date not recordedWorked at Aspen Systems (United States)6

Personal life

  • BornSep 10, 1924, Kane10 11
  • DiedJul 10, 2004, Pittsboro10 12