Irene Christopher

Background

Christopher, Irene was born on November 17, 1922 in Greece. Arrived in United States, 1923. Daughter of George and Helen (Stephens) Christopher.

Education

AB, Boston University, 1944. Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Simmons College, 1945.

Career

General assistant Robbins Public Library., Arlington, Massachusetts, 1945-1946, Boston University Chenery Library., 1946-1947, head circulation department, 1947-1948, head reference department, 1948-1962. Director library Emerson College, Boston, 1962-1968. Director Gordon McKay library Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1968-1970.

Chief library Boston University Medical Center, 1970-1992.

Achievements

• Irene Christopher has been listed as a noteworthy librarian, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association of University Women, American Library Association (various committees 1962-1982, council 1970-1974), Special Libraries Association (various Council committees 1970-1974, Boston chapter 1952-1975), American Society Information Science, Women's National Book Association, North Atlantic Health Sciences Libraries, Medical Library. Association, New England Online Users Group, Inc., Massachusetts Library. Association, Boston University Women's Council.

Connections

Father:

George Christopher

Mother:

Helen (Stephens) Christopher