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Charles H. Davis
A leading voice in information science, this educator and scholar helped shape how libraries and information systems were studied and taught. His work spans information retrieval, database management, and the growth of information science as a field.
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Who Goes There?
by Charles H. Davis
About the author
Born in Tell City, Indiana, in 1938, Charles Hargis Davis built a long career as an information scientist, teacher, and academic leader. He studied at Indiana University, where he earned degrees in chemistry and library science before completing a doctorate in library and information science.
He went on to become dean of the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at the University of Illinois, and he also served as president of the American Society for Information Science and Technology. Alongside his leadership roles, he wrote and edited books on topics such as information science, database management, and programming for libraries.
Remembered by colleagues as both a major figure in the profession and a generous mentor, he helped guide the development of library and information science during a period of major technological change. He died in Bloomington, Indiana, in September 2020.