Background
Laird, Douglas was born on January 8, 1955 in Falkirk, Scotland. Son of Thomas S.P. and Helen Laird.
Laird, Douglas was born on January 8, 1955 in Falkirk, Scotland. Son of Thomas S.P. and Helen Laird.
Bachelor in Social Science, Open University, England, 1981. Diploma in politics, Edinburgh University, Scotland, 1975. Master of Arts with honors, Edinburgh University, Scotland, 1977.
Research assistant Edinburgh University, 1977-1979. School library Armadale Academy, Scotland, 1980-1984. Library Bearsden & Milngavie District of Columbia, Glasgow, Scotland, 1984-1992.
Law library Scottish Office, Edinburgh, 1993-1997. Knowledge manager England, 1997-1999. Library, knowledge manager WDA, Cardiff, Wales, since 1999.
Freelance researcher, England, 1992-2000. Speaker in field.
Member American Library Association, Workwell Secretary.
Married Lorna Elizabeth Kloock, September 9, 1978. Children: Liane, Suzanne, Scott.