Rufsvold, Margaret Irene, 1907-

Margaret I. Rufsvold came to Indiana University in 1938 to help develop a library science curriculum. In 1947 she was asked to serve as the director of the Division of Library Science, which was then part of the School of Education. In 1964, she was named dean of the newly created Graduate Library School, from which she retired in 1966.

From the description of Margaret I. Rufsvold papers, 1929-1979, bulk 1950-1962. (Indiana University). WorldCat record id: 70854286

Margaret Irene Rufsvold was born on August 18, 1907, in Calumet, Michigan. She earned an AB in English and a Library Science Diploma in 1929 from University of Wisconsin and an AM in Library Science in 1933 from the George Peabody College Library School. She came to Indiana University in 1938 after holding librarian and library school positions in several institutions. She was very active in professional organizations, served as a member of many commissions, and traveled throughout the world as a consultant and to gather information on library programs.

In 1966, Rufsvold was named the first dean of the Indiana University Graduate Library School (later renamed the School of Library and Information Science). Prior to becoming dean, she had been the Director of the Division of Library Science in the School of Education (the predecessor of the Graduate Library School) since 1947. She resigned from her administrative duties two months later, but continued teaching and was given the title Professor Emeritus in 1973.

From the guide to the Margaret I. Rufsvold papers, 1929-1979, bulk 1950-1962, (Indiana University Office of University Archives and Records Management http://www.libraries.iub.edu/archives)