In 1839, the city librarian's office was created, and the librarians and assistants that followed worked to create order out of the multiplying records.

Many city librarians have left for higher paying jobs in the suburbs, private industry and the city's public schools.

His son, Ernst Rudolf (born 1841), was in 1873 appointed city librarian at Strassburg.

What cities need most of all are strong clients, like Deborah L. Jacobs, Seattle's city librarian.

"It's the argument that was waiting to happen," said Ann Osbon, the assistant city librarian in Bridgeport.

Edith Brown of Long Beach became the first city librarian in July, 1909.

In 1794, he also took on the job of city librarian.

"We're not carding people at the door," said Michael Golrick, the city librarian of Bridgeport.

On his return to Europe, he settled in Bremen where he was appointed city librarian in 1863.

In 1964, Richard Price had become city librarian.