Background
Bolles, Charles Avery was born on August 10, 1940 in Pine Island, Minnesota, United States. Son of Arthur Marston and Clarice Ione (Figy) Bolles.
Bolles, Charles Avery was born on August 10, 1940 in Pine Island, Minnesota, United States. Son of Arthur Marston and Clarice Ione (Figy) Bolles.
Bachelor, University Minnesota, 1962. Master of Arts in Library. Science, University Minnesota, 1963.
Doctor of Philosophy in Library. Science, University Minnesota, 1975.
Catalog and serials librarian U. Iowa, Iowa City, 1964-1967. Assistant professor Emporia (Kansas) State University, 1970-1976. Director library development division Kansas State Library, 1976-1978.
Director School Library Science, Emporia State University, 1978-1980.
State librarian State of Idaho, Boise, 1980.
Member American Library Association, Chief Officers State Library. Agencies, Western Council State Libraries (chairman 1985-1986, 98-99), Pacific Northwest Library. Association (president 1990-1991), Idaho Library.
Association.
Married Marjorie Elaine Hancock, May 17, 1964. Children: Jason Brice, Justin Brian.