Jean Tanner Thompson

Background

Thompson, Jean Tanner was born on June 15, 1929 in San Luis Obispo, California, United States. Daughter of Chester Corey and Mildred (Orr) Thompson.

Education

Student, Whitworth College, Spokane, Washington, 1946-1949; Bachelor of Arts, Boston University, 1951; postgraduate, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, 1964-1967; M.S.L.S., Columbia University, 1973; Master of Education, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, 1978.

Career

Assistant social science librarian University Libraries, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, 1973-1977; head social science department University Libraries, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, 1977-1983; head reference department Memorial Library, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1983-1986; assistant director reference and information services, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1986-1991; retired, University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Achievements

• Jean Tanner Thompson has been listed as a noteworthy librarian by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Library Association, Association College and Research Libraries (education and behavioral science section vice chairman 1985-1986, chairman 1986-1987), Wisconsin Library Association, Wisconsin Association of Academy Librarians.

Connections

1 child, Anne Marie Miller.

Father:

Chester Corey Thompson

Mother:

Mildred (Orr) Thompson

child:

Anne Marie Miller Thompson