Wayne A. Wiegand
Library historian and author specializing in American library and ALA history, known for works such as The Politics of an Emerging Profession and Part of Our Lives.
Best podcasts with Wayne A. Wiegand
Ranked by the Snipd community
Mar 28, 2026 • 52min
Episode 32: Historian Wayne Wiegand on ALA and Library History
Wayne Wiegand, a library historian and author of works on American library and ALA history, guides listeners through the birth and early power struggles of the ALA. He discusses Melville Dewey's controversial influence, who was included and excluded in early librarianship, women’s rising roles, ALA’s WWI efforts, and how the association centralized power and shaped standards.
