Herbert Spencer White[1] (July 5, 1927 – September 9, 2024) was an Austrian-born American librarian.
He was a contributor to current theory and understanding of the role of the special library in contemporary American organizations.
In retirement he continued adjunct teaching at the University of Arizona, writing and lecturing.
His "White Papers," a column published in Library Journal for more than a decade, was influential on current issues.
Many of these popular columns were collected and republished in Librarianship Quo Vadis?