Herman H. B. Meyer

Herman Henry Bernard Meyer (1864 – January 16, 1937) was an American librarian. Meyer attended the Pratt Institute Library School. He worked in several positions at the Library of Congress, including the Head of the Newspaper and Periodical Division (1907), the Chief Bibliographer (1914-1920), and the Head of the Legislative Reference Service (1921-1935)^[1] and initiated the Library's services for the blind.^[2][3]

Preceded byJudson Toll Jennings

Succeeded byCharles F. D. Belden

Born(1864-10-17)October 17, 1864

New York City, New York, USA

DiedJanuary 16, 1937(1937-01-16) (aged 72)

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Herman H. B. Meyer
President of the American Library Association
In office 1924–1925
Preceded by	Judson Toll Jennings
Succeeded by	Charles F. D. Belden
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Born	(1864-10-17)October 17, 1864 New York City, New York, USA
Died	January 16, 1937(1937-01-16) (aged 72)
Alma mater	Pratt Institute
Occupation	Librarian

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He was president of the American Library Association from 1924 to 1925^[4] and the Bibliographical Society of America from 1926-1929.^[5]