Raymond B. Means

Background

Means, Raymond B. was born on January 4, 1930 in Des Moines. Son of Wilfred and Ruth (Leibfarth) Beardall.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Omaha, 1956; Master of Arts, University Denver, 1961.

Career

Principal Tri-Center Schools, Persia, Iowa, 1956-1960. Associate library director University Nebraska-Omaha, 1960-1977. Library director Creighton University, Omaha, from 1977.

Achievements

• Raymond B. Means has been listed as a noteworthy library administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer Omaha Community Playhouse, since 1978. Officer Dundee Presbyterian Church, Omaha, since 1964. Member American Library Association (councilor 1972-1976), Catholic Library Association, Nebraska Library Association (president 1968, executive secretary 1980-1990, Meritorious Service award 1979, Distinguished Service award 1983), International Council Library Association Executives (secretary-treasurer 1984-1988).

Connections

Married Rebecca Lou Chartier, August 18, 1956. 1 child, Erica.

Father:

Wilfred Beardall

Mother:

Ruth (Leibfarth) Beardall

Spouse:

Rebecca Lou Chartier

child:

Erica Means