Spencer Gilbert Shaw was an American librarian and educator specializing in library services to children.
10 Facts About Spencer Shaw
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Spencer Shaw taught at the Information School of the University of Washington and served as president of the Association for Library Services to Children.
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Spencer Shaw served in the US Army during World War II, enlisting in 1943 and serving at Fort Devens, Massachusetts.
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Spencer Shaw started his career as branch manager of the Upper Albany Branch of the Hartford Public Library from 1941 to 1949.
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Spencer Shaw was the first African American librarian hired by the library system.
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In 1959, Spencer Shaw became consultant in library service to children in the Nassau County Public Library System, supervising children's services across 52 branches.
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Spencer Shaw retired in 1986 with the rank of professor emeritus.
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Spencer Shaw delivered lectures and held teaching residencies in Australia, Brazil, Cyprus, England, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, the Netherlands, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.
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Spencer Shaw died at John Dempsey Hospital in Farmington on June 16,2010, at the age of 93.
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Spencer Shaw received an honorary doctorate of literature from the University of Wisconsin in 1992.