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Frederick Gridley Kilgour (January 6, 1914 – July 31, 2006) was an American librarian and educator known as the founding director of OCLC (Online Computer Library Center), an international computer library network and database. He was its president and executive director from 1967 to 1980.
Aug 6, 2006 · Kilgour died Monday of a brain hemorrhage at the University of North Carolina Medical Center in Chapel Hill, according to library center spokesman Bob Murphy. He was 92.
Kilgour is widely recognized as one of the leading figures in twentieth century librarianship for his work in using computer networks to increase access to information in libraries around the world. He was among the earliest proponents of adapting computer technology to library processes.
Aug 7, 2006 · When the information superhighway was in the design stages, librarian and educator Fred Kilgour dreamed about making reference resources more accessible. His solution was to share information...
It plans to bring out a Kilgour ready-to-wear range, as also for Hardy Amies, and for a new Amies shop on the Row. In its heyday, the firm was known as Kilgour, French & Stanbury, and made the iconic tailcoat for Fred Astaire in the film ‘Top Hat’, one of many famous customers.
Jul 31, 2006 · Frederick Gridley Kilgour (January 6, 1914 – July 31, 2006) was an American librarian and educator known as the founding director of OCLC (Online Computer Library Center), an international computer library network and database. He was its president and executive director from 1967 to 1980.
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Fred Kilgour is widely recognized as one of the leading figures in 20th century librarianship for his work in using computer networks to increase access to information in libraries around the world.
