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Eugene P. (Eugene Paul) Sheehy
1922–2013
A leading guide in the world of reference books, this longtime Columbia University librarian helped generations of students and researchers find their way through libraries with more confidence. His work is especially remembered for making complex reference tools easier to use and trust.
1 Audiobook
Sherwood Anderson : a bibliography
by Eugene P. (Eugene Paul) Sheehy, Kenneth A. Lohf
About the author
Born in Minnesota in 1922, Eugene P. Sheehy served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II before earning degrees from St. John's University and the University of Minnesota. He went on to build a distinguished career as an academic librarian, researcher, author, and editor.
Sheehy is best known for his work in reference librarianship and for editing Guide to Reference Books, a standard resource for librarians and researchers. He served as head of the reference department at Columbia University's Butler Library from 1967 to 1986, where he became widely respected for his deep knowledge of sources and his commitment to helping others navigate them.
His career was recognized by the American Library Association, and his reputation endures through the books, bibliographies, and professional guidance he left behind. He died in 2013 at the age of 90.