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{{short description|American librarian and magazine editor}}
{{Short description|American librarian and magazine editor (1933–2020)}}
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| name = John N. Berry III
|image= [[File:John N.Berry III, Editor-in-Chief, Library Journal.jpg|John N.Berry III, Editor-in-Chief, Library Journal, 1968-2006.]]
| image = [[File:John_N._Berry,_III.jpg|John N. Berry III]]
|birth_date = {{birth-date|June 12,1933}}
| birth_date = {{birth date|1933|06|12}}
| birth_place = [[Newport, New Hampshire]], US
|death_date = {{death date and age|2020|10|12|1933|1|2}}
| death_date = {{death date and age|2020|10|12|1933|06|12}}
| education = MLIS in Library Science, Simmons University B.A. Boston University.
| education = [[Simmons University]] (MLIS), [[Boston University]] (BA)
| occupation = Journal editor and writer
| employer = ''Library Journal''
| occupation = Journal editor, writer
| employer = ''[[Library Journal]]''
| known_for = Provocative editorials on librarianship
| known_for = Provocative editorials on librarianship

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'''John Nichols Berry III''' was an American librarian known for being the editor of ''[[Library Journal]]'' for over fifty years.<ref name="LJ 2020">{{cite web | author=LJ | title=Obituary: John N. Berry III | website=Library Journal | date=2020-10-10 | url=https://www.libraryjournal.com/?detailStory=obituary-john-n-berry-iii | access-date=2020-10-10}}</ref> He died on October 10, 2020, at age 87.<ref name="LJ 2020" /> Berry began working at ''Library Journal'' in 1964, becoming editor-in-chief in 1969, succeeding [[Eric Moon]].<ref name="LJ 2020" /> He retired in 2006 but continued to write his column ''Blatant Berry'' where he advocated for progressive library values.<ref name="LJ 2020" /> Prior to coming to ''Library Journal'', Berry was editor of the [[Massachusetts Library Association]] publication ''Bay State Librarian'' which won the [[H. W. Wilson]] Library Periodical Award.<ref name="History 1904">{{cite web |last=Reddy|first=Sigrid| title=Massachusetts Library Association | website=History | date=1904-06-16 | url=https://www.masslib.org/history | access-date=2020-10-10}}</ref>
'''John Nichols Berry III''' (June 12, 1933 – October 12, 2020) was an American librarian who was an editor at ''[[Library Journal]]'' for over fifty years.<ref name="LJ 2020">{{cite web | author=LJ | title=Obituary: John N. Berry III | website=Library Journal | date=2020-10-10 | url=https://www.libraryjournal.com/?detailStory=obituary-john-n-berry-iii | access-date=2020-10-10}}</ref> He died on October 10, 2020, at age 87.<ref name="LJ 2020" /> Berry began working at ''Library Journal'' in 1964, becoming editor-in-chief in 1969, succeeding [[Eric Moon]].<ref name="LJ 2020" /> He retired in 2006, but continued to write his column ''Blatant Berry'', in which he advocated for progressive library values.<ref name="LJ 2020" /> Prior to coming to ''Library Journal'', Berry was editor of the [[Massachusetts Library Association]] publication ''Bay State Librarian'', which won the [[H. W. Wilson Company|H. W. Wilson]] Library Periodical Award.<ref name="History 1904">{{cite web |last=Reddy|first=Sigrid| title=Massachusetts Library Association | website=History | date=1904-06-16 | url=https://www.masslib.org/history | access-date=2020-10-10}}</ref>


Berry is a recipient of the [[American Library Association]] [[Joseph W. Lippincott]] Award for distinguished service to librarianship.<ref name="University 2017">{{cite web | last=University | first=Seton Hall | title=Library Speaker Series: Critical Issues in Information | website=Seton Hall University | date=2017-03-13 | url=https://www.shu.edu/education/news/library-speaker-series-critical-issues-in-information.cfm | access-date=2020-10-10}}</ref> He taught library science at many graduate schools, including the University of Pittsburgh, Dominican University, Simmons College, and Louisiana State University.<ref name="LJ 2020" /><ref name="PP">{{cite news |last1=Grochot |first1=Jack |title=Libraries Now Must Relate, Editor Says |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/148675763/ |accessdate=10 October 2020 |work=Pittsburg Press |date=May 6, 1970 |page=44}}</ref> The [[Association for Library and Information Science Education]] awarded him the "Service to ALISE" Award in 1993.<ref>[https://www.alise.org/alise-service-award Service to ALISE Award]</ref>
Berry received the [[American Library Association]] [[Joseph W. Lippincott]] Award for distinguished service to librarianship.<ref name="University 2017">{{cite web | last=University | first=Seton Hall | title=Library Speaker Series: Critical Issues in Information | website=Seton Hall University | date=2017-03-13 | url=https://www.shu.edu/education/news/library-speaker-series-critical-issues-in-information.cfm | access-date=2020-10-10}}</ref> He taught library science at many graduate schools, including the University of Pittsburgh, Dominican University, Simmons College, and Louisiana State University, and he was active in the American Library Association's Social Responsibilities Round Table.<ref name="LJ 2020" /><ref name="PP">{{cite news |last1=Grochot |first1=Jack |title=Libraries Now Must Relate, Editor Says |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/148675763/ |accessdate=10 October 2020 |work=Pittsburg Press |date=May 6, 1970 |page=44}}</ref> The [[Association for Library and Information Science Education]] awarded him the Service to ALISE Award in 1993.<ref>[https://www.alise.org/alise-service-award Service to ALISE Award]</ref>


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Berry was born to Mr. and Mrs. John N Berry Jr. in [[Newport, New Hampshire]].<ref name="CG">{{cite news |title=Former Resident is Married |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/293130118/ |accessdate=10 October 2020 |work=Chillicothe Gazette |date=July 9, 1982 |page=9}}</ref> He received a BA from [[Boston University]] and an MLS from [[Simmons College]].
Berry was born to Mr. and Mrs. John N. Berry Jr. in [[Newport, New Hampshire]].<ref name="CG">{{cite news |title=Former Resident is Married |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/293130118/ |accessdate=10 October 2020 |work=Chillicothe Gazette |date=July 9, 1982 |page=9}}</ref> He received a BA from [[Boston University]] and an MLS from [[Simmons College]].


Berry was married to Louise (née Parker) Berry, director of Darien Public Library until her retirement.<ref name="LJ 2020" /> The couple had one child and he had two from a previous marriage.<ref name="LJ 2020" />
Berry was married to Louise (née Parker) Berry, director of Connecticut's Darien Public Library for 35 years until her retirement.<ref name="LJ 2020" /> The couple had one child, and he had two from a previous marriage.<ref name="LJ 2020" />


==''Library Journal''==
==''Library Journal''==
Berry wrote many articles and columns for ''Library Journal.'' The tribute, “Remembering John N. Berry III,” which appeared in ''Library Journal'' after his death includes many accolades for his writing, mentoring, and teaching.<ref>2020. “Remembering John N. Berry Iii.” Library Journal 145 (12): 42–49</ref>.
Berry wrote many articles and columns for ''Library Journal''. The tribute, "Remembering John N. Berry III", which appeared in ''Library Journal'' after his death includes many accolades for his writing, mentoring, and teaching.<ref>2020. "Remembering John N. Berry Iii". Library Journal 145 (12): 42–49</ref>


A few citations from his many writings are listed below:
A few citations from his many writings are listed below:


*“Equity & Education for All.” 2019.<ref>Berry, John N., III, and Meredith Schwartz. 2019. “Equity & Education for All.” ''Library Journal'' 144 (5): 20–24.</ref>
*"Equity & Education for All". 2019.<ref>Berry, John N., III, and Meredith Schwartz. 2019. "Equity & Education for All". ''Library Journal'' 144 (5): 20–24.</ref>
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*"Of, By, and For the People". 2018.<ref>Berry III, John N. "Of, By, and for the People". ''Library Journal'' 143, no. 15 (September 15, 2018): 16–19.

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*“Of, By, and for the People.” 2018.<ref>Berry III, John N. “Of, By, and for the People.” ''Library Journal'' 143, no. 15 (September 15, 2018): 16–19.
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*"To calm the angry or argumentative: Take on "the Burden." 2017.<ref>Berry III, John N. 2017. “To Calm the Angry or Argumentative:Take on ‘the Burden.’” ''Library Journal'' 142 (20): 10.</ref>
*"To calm the angry or argumentative: Take on "the Burden." 2017.<ref>Berry III, John N. 2017. "To Calm the Angry or Argumentative:Take on 'the Burden{{'"}}. ''Library Journal'' 142 (20): 10.</ref>
*"Eric Moon dies at 93." 2016.<ref>Berry, J. N., III.2016. Eric Moon Dies at 93. ''Library Journal'', 141(14), 18–19.</ref>
*"Eric Moon dies at 93." 2016.<ref>Berry, J. N., III.2016. Eric Moon Dies at 93. ''Library Journal'', 141(14), 18–19.</ref>
*"Courage in Crisis."2015. <ref>Berry, John N., III. 2015. “Courage in Crisis.” ''Library Journal'' 140 (11): 28–32.</ref>
*"Courage in Crisis."2015.<ref>Berry, John N., III. 2015. "Courage in Crisis". ''Library Journal'' 140 (11): 28–32.</ref>


John N. Berry III captured the changes in policies and practices of U.S. libraries as they moved from paper to digital.<ref>Berry, John N. 1987. “The Library Automation Wars.” ''Library Journal'' 112 (13): 4.</ref> He identified political forces that influenced the national library infrastructure from the White House Conferences on Libraries and Information Services <ref>Berry, John N. 1988. “NCLIS and the White House Conference; a Plea for Bipartisan Participation and Nonpartisan Results.” ''Library Journal'' 113 (18): 4.</ref> to the [[National Commission on Libraries and Information Science]] (1970-2008) <ref>Berry, John N. 2007. “The Politics of NCLIS.” ''Library Journal'' 132 (2): 10.</ref> to the [[Institute of Museum and Library Services]]. <ref>Berry, John N. 2005. “The Post-Martin Era.” ''Library Journal'' 130 (11): 42–44.</ref>
Berry captured the changes in policies and practices of U.S. libraries as they moved from paper to digital.<ref>Berry, John N. 1987. "The Library Automation Wars". ''Library Journal'' 112 (13): 4.</ref> He identified political forces that influenced the national library infrastructure from the White House Conferences on Libraries and Information Services <ref>Berry, John N. 1988. "NCLIS and the White House Conference; a Plea for Bipartisan Participation and Nonpartisan Results". ''Library Journal'' 113 (18): 4.</ref> to the [[National Commission on Libraries and Information Science]] (1970–2008) <ref>Berry, John N. 2007. "The Politics of NCLIS". ''Library Journal'' 132 (2): 10.</ref> to the [[Institute of Museum and Library Services]].<ref>Berry, John N. 2005. "The Post-Martin Era". ''Library Journal'' 130 (11): 42–44.</ref>


==References==
==References==
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John N. Berry III
John N. Berry III
Born(1933-06-12)June 12, 1933
Newport, New Hampshire, US
DiedOctober 12, 2020(2020-10-12) (aged 87)
EducationSimmons University (MLIS), Boston University (BA)
Occupation(s)Journal editor, writer
EmployerLibrary Journal
Known forProvocative editorials on librarianship

John Nichols Berry III (June 12, 1933 – October 12, 2020) was an American librarian who was an editor at Library Journal for over fifty years.[1] He died on October 10, 2020, at age 87.[1] Berry began working at Library Journal in 1964, becoming editor-in-chief in 1969, succeeding Eric Moon.[1] He retired in 2006, but continued to write his column Blatant Berry, in which he advocated for progressive library values.[1] Prior to coming to Library Journal, Berry was editor of the Massachusetts Library Association publication Bay State Librarian, which won the H. W. Wilson Library Periodical Award.[2]

Berry received the American Library Association Joseph W. Lippincott Award for distinguished service to librarianship.[3] He taught library science at many graduate schools, including the University of Pittsburgh, Dominican University, Simmons College, and Louisiana State University, and he was active in the American Library Association's Social Responsibilities Round Table.[1][4] The Association for Library and Information Science Education awarded him the Service to ALISE Award in 1993.[5]

Early life and education

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Berry was born to Mr. and Mrs. John N. Berry Jr. in Newport, New Hampshire.[6] He received a BA from Boston University and an MLS from Simmons College.

Berry was married to Louise (née Parker) Berry, director of Connecticut's Darien Public Library for 35 years until her retirement.[1] The couple had one child, and he had two from a previous marriage.[1]

Library Journal

[edit]

Berry wrote many articles and columns for Library Journal. The tribute, "Remembering John N. Berry III", which appeared in Library Journal after his death includes many accolades for his writing, mentoring, and teaching.[7]

A few citations from his many writings are listed below:

  • "Equity & Education for All". 2019.[8]
  • "Of, By, and For the People". 2018.[9]
  • "To calm the angry or argumentative: Take on "the Burden." 2017.[10]
  • "Eric Moon dies at 93." 2016.[11]
  • "Courage in Crisis."2015.[12]

Berry captured the changes in policies and practices of U.S. libraries as they moved from paper to digital.[13] He identified political forces that influenced the national library infrastructure from the White House Conferences on Libraries and Information Services [14] to the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (1970–2008) [15] to the Institute of Museum and Library Services.[16]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g LJ (October 10, 2020). "Obituary: John N. Berry III". Library Journal. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  2. ^ Reddy, Sigrid (June 16, 1904). "Massachusetts Library Association". History. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  3. ^ University, Seton Hall (March 13, 2017). "Library Speaker Series: Critical Issues in Information". Seton Hall University. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  4. ^ Grochot, Jack (May 6, 1970). "Libraries Now Must Relate, Editor Says". Pittsburg Press. p. 44. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  5. ^ Service to ALISE Award
  6. ^ "Former Resident is Married". Chillicothe Gazette. July 9, 1982. p. 9. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  7. ^ 2020. "Remembering John N. Berry Iii". Library Journal 145 (12): 42–49
  8. ^ Berry, John N., III, and Meredith Schwartz. 2019. "Equity & Education for All". Library Journal 144 (5): 20–24.
  9. ^ Berry III, John N. "Of, By, and for the People". Library Journal 143, no. 15 (September 15, 2018): 16–19.
  10. ^ Berry III, John N. 2017. "To Calm the Angry or Argumentative:Take on 'the Burden'". Library Journal 142 (20): 10.
  11. ^ Berry, J. N., III.2016. Eric Moon Dies at 93. Library Journal, 141(14), 18–19.
  12. ^ Berry, John N., III. 2015. "Courage in Crisis". Library Journal 140 (11): 28–32.
  13. ^ Berry, John N. 1987. "The Library Automation Wars". Library Journal 112 (13): 4.
  14. ^ Berry, John N. 1988. "NCLIS and the White House Conference; a Plea for Bipartisan Participation and Nonpartisan Results". Library Journal 113 (18): 4.
  15. ^ Berry, John N. 2007. "The Politics of NCLIS". Library Journal 132 (2): 10.
  16. ^ Berry, John N. 2005. "The Post-Martin Era". Library Journal 130 (11): 42–44.
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