Henriette Avram
1919–2006 (age 87)
Librarian/computer scientist
Biography
Henriette Avram revolutionized the organization of libraries as the architect of the MARC system, creating a universal cataloging language that still underpins library cooperation worldwide. Her blend of library insight and computer science foresight allowed collections to become more accessible to scholars and the public alike.
Avram also mentored young women entering technology fields and promoted international collaboration, believing knowledge should cross borders. Her innovations empowered generations of librarians to connect readers with information efficiently.