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First Full-Time Librarian

Edwin Wiley, UT’s first full-time professional librarian, was appointed in 1892.

Written by Betsey B. Creekmore

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Title First Full-Time Librarian
Author Betsey B. Creekmore
Keywords First Full-Time Librarian
Website Name Volopedia
Publisher University of Tennessee Libraries
URL https://volopedia.lib.utk.edu/entries/first-full-time-librarian/
Access Date December 26, 2025
Original Published Date September 25, 2018
Date of Last Update October 7, 2018

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