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'''Nasser Sharify''' was born in Tehran, Iran, in 1925. Since 1987, he has served as a Distinguished Professor and Dean Emeritus of [[Pratt Institute]], School of Information and Library Science in New York City. |
'''Nasser Sharify''' was born in Tehran, Iran, in 1925. Since 1987, he has served as a Distinguished Professor and Dean Emeritus of [[Pratt Institute]], School of Information and Library Science in New York City. |
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D.L.S Columbia University, School of Library Service, 1958<br /> |
D.L.S Columbia University, School of Library Service, 1958<br /> |
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M.S. Columbia University, School of Library Service, 1954<br /> |
M.S. Columbia University, School of Library Service, 1954<br /> |
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B.A Tehran University, French Literature, 1947 |
B.A Tehran University, French Literature, 1947 |
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== Contributions in the U.S. and Abroad == |
== Contributions in the U.S. and Abroad == |
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He was the Founder of the International Library Information Center, University of Pittsburgh in 1964. He remained on as Director of the International Library Information Center from 1964-1966.<ref>Who's Who in Library and Information Services, American Library Association, Chicago, 1982, p 990</ref><br /> |
He was the Founder of the International Library Information Center, University of Pittsburgh in 1964. He remained on as Director of the International Library Information Center from 1964-1966.<ref>Who's Who in Library and Information Services, American Library Association, Chicago, 1982, p 990</ref><br /> |
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From Pittsburgh, Dr. Sharify moved on to the State University of New York (SUNY) where he headed the office of International Librarianship, Learning Resources, and Information Services (ILLRIS) in 1966. This office, created to provide information services for teaching, research and public service programs for International Studies and World Affairs for the entire SUNY system.<ref>Herald of Library Science, Volume 28, January - April 1989, p 66</ref |
From Pittsburgh, Dr. Sharify moved on to the State University of New York (SUNY) where he headed the office of International Librarianship, Learning Resources, and Information Services (ILLRIS) in 1966. This office, created to provide information services for teaching, research and public service programs for International Studies and World Affairs for the entire SUNY system.<ref>Herald of Library Science, Volume 28, January - April 1989, p 66</ref> |
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1968-1987 he was a Dean and Professor at Pratt Institute, Graduate School of Library and Information Science. Brooklyn, NY.<br /> |
1968-1987 he was a Dean and Professor at Pratt Institute, Graduate School of Library and Information Science. Brooklyn, NY.<br /> |
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As the Chairman of the Board of Consultants for the Pahlavi National Library, he was responsible for coordinating over 40 interntaional librarians and professionals in order to prepare a 17 volume position paper to be presented to the Shah of Iran in March |
As the Chairman of the Board of Consultants for the Pahlavi National Library, he was responsible for coordinating over 40 interntaional librarians and professionals in order to prepare a 17 volume position paper to be presented to the Shah of Iran in March 1975. The Pahlavi National Library was part of the Shah's vision to educate the Iranian people.<ref>The New York Times, ''Iran's Grand Library'', March 7, 1975</ref> |
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Since 1987, he has been a Distinguished Professor and Dean Emeritus of Pratt Institute, School of Information and Library Science in New York City. |
Since 1987, he has been a Distinguished Professor and Dean Emeritus of Pratt Institute, School of Information and Library Science in New York City. |
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In 1988, Pratt established the Nasser Sharify Lecture Series, created to honor Dean Sharify's 40 years of contribution to library and information science. |
In 1988, Pratt established the Nasser Sharify Lecture Series, created to honor Dean Sharify's 40 years of contribution to library and information science. |
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As a UNSECO consultant, he designed and helped create Morocco’s first school of information science in 1973 <ref>Who's Who in the World, 1978-79. Chicago; Marquis Who's Who Inc, 1978, p. 848</ref |
As a UNSECO consultant, he designed and helped create Morocco’s first school of information science in 1973 <ref>Who's Who in the World, 1978-79. Chicago; Marquis Who's Who Inc, 1978, p. 848</ref> |
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[http://www.hoover.org/ The Hoover Institution] at Standford University is establishing the Nasser Sharify Archives of works on and about him, and works written by him, including his literary works, poetry and speeches.<ref>Standford University: Classification fo Nasser Sharify Archives, as part of the Paul and Jean Hanna Collection on Role of Education. Standford, Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace, Standford University, 1988. p 1-5.</ref> |
[http://www.hoover.org/ The Hoover Institution] at Standford University is establishing the Nasser Sharify Archives of works on and about him, and works written by him, including his literary works, poetry and speeches.<ref>Standford University: Classification fo Nasser Sharify Archives, as part of the Paul and Jean Hanna Collection on Role of Education. Standford, Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace, Standford University, 1988. p 1-5.</ref> |
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In 2004, the [http://www.nassersharify.org/index.html Nasser Sharify Foundation] was formed "to promote scholarship, education, and research in the fields of Information & Library Sciences, literary achievement in the Persian and English languages, and public awareness in multicultural issues." |
In 2004, the [http://www.nassersharify.org/index.html Nasser Sharify Foundation] was formed "to promote scholarship, education, and research in the fields of Information & Library Sciences, literary achievement in the Persian and English languages, and public awareness in multicultural issues." |
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== '''Awards'''<br /> == |
== '''Awards'''<br /> == |
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The Kaula Gold Medal, 1985 - Given annually to only one international leader or scholar in the world.<br /> |
The Kaula Gold Medal, 1985 - Given annually to only one international leader or scholar in the world.<br /> |
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The Shah's Crown Medal, 1977 - He presented his master plan for a national network of information in Iran to the Shah of Iran and it earned him the distinguished Shah's Crown Medal. |
The Shah's Crown Medal, 1977 - He presented his master plan for a national network of information in Iran to the Shah of Iran and it earned him the distinguished Shah's Crown Medal. |
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American Library Association (ALA) Citation, June 1999 - the [[ALA]] presented this award honoring Nasser Sharify for his lifelong conributions to Library Sciences. |
American Library Association (ALA) Citation, June 1999 - the [[ALA]] presented this award honoring Nasser Sharify for his lifelong conributions to Library Sciences. |
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ALA Nominating Committee, 1970-71<br /> |
ALA Nominating Committee, 1970-71<br /> |
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International Education Committee, Middle East Research Panel, 1969 |
International Education Committee, Middle East Research Panel, 1969 |
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AALS Nominating Committe, 1977-79 |
AALS Nominating Committe, 1977-79 |
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== References == |
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Nasser Sharify was born in Tehran, Iran, in 1925. Since 1987, he has served as a Distinguished Professor and Dean Emeritus of Pratt Institute, School of Information and Library Science in New York City.
Education:
D.L.S Columbia University, School of Library Service, 1958
M.S. Columbia University, School of Library Service, 1954
B.A Tehran University, French Literature, 1947
Contributions in the U.S. and Abroad
1962-1963 he served as Acting Chief, (Programme Specialist) Education Information and Materials Section, UNESCO Division of Education, Information, and Materials in Paris, France.
He was the Founder of the International Library Information Center, University of Pittsburgh in 1964. He remained on as Director of the International Library Information Center from 1964-1966.[1]
From Pittsburgh, Dr. Sharify moved on to the State University of New York (SUNY) where he headed the office of International Librarianship, Learning Resources, and Information Services (ILLRIS) in 1966. This office, created to provide information services for teaching, research and public service programs for International Studies and World Affairs for the entire SUNY system.[2]
1968-1987 he was a Dean and Professor at Pratt Institute, Graduate School of Library and Information Science. Brooklyn, NY.
As the Chairman of the Board of Consultants for the Pahlavi National Library, he was responsible for coordinating over 40 interntaional librarians and professionals in order to prepare a 17 volume position paper to be presented to the Shah of Iran in March 1975. The Pahlavi National Library was part of the Shah's vision to educate the Iranian people.[3]
Since 1987, he has been a Distinguished Professor and Dean Emeritus of Pratt Institute, School of Information and Library Science in New York City. In 1988, Pratt established the Nasser Sharify Lecture Series, created to honor Dean Sharify's 40 years of contribution to library and information science.
As a UNSECO consultant, he designed and helped create Morocco’s first school of information science in 1973 [4]
The Hoover Institution at Standford University is establishing the Nasser Sharify Archives of works on and about him, and works written by him, including his literary works, poetry and speeches.[5]
In 2004, the Nasser Sharify Foundation was formed "to promote scholarship, education, and research in the fields of Information & Library Sciences, literary achievement in the Persian and English languages, and public awareness in multicultural issues."
Awards
The Kaula Gold Medal, 1985 - Given annually to only one international leader or scholar in the world.
The Shah's Crown Medal, 1977 - He presented his master plan for a national network of information in Iran to the Shah of Iran and it earned him the distinguished Shah's Crown Medal.
American Library Association (ALA) Citation, June 1999 - the ALA presented this award honoring Nasser Sharify for his lifelong conributions to Library Sciences.
Organizations
ALA Nominating Committee, 1970-71
International Education Committee, Middle East Research Panel, 1969
AALS Nominating Committe, 1977-79
References
- ^ Who's Who in Library and Information Services, American Library Association, Chicago, 1982, p 990
- ^ Herald of Library Science, Volume 28, January - April 1989, p 66
- ^ The New York Times, Iran's Grand Library, March 7, 1975
- ^ Who's Who in the World, 1978-79. Chicago; Marquis Who's Who Inc, 1978, p. 848
- ^ Standford University: Classification fo Nasser Sharify Archives, as part of the Paul and Jean Hanna Collection on Role of Education. Standford, Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace, Standford University, 1988. p 1-5.