Janet Doe

Janet Doe (April 11, 1895 in Newbury, Vermont – November 17, 1985 in Somers, New York[1]) was a medical librarian notable for her work at the New York Academy of Medicine and her consultant work with the Army Medical Library.

[3] From 1949-1956, Doe served as the first female library director at the New York Academy of Medicine.

[7] Through a guest editorial in 1950, Doe announced the sanctioning of regional chapter meetings for the Medical Library Association, a tradition which continues today.

[8] Her memory is preserved in the annual Janet Doe Lectureship Archived 2023-12-01 at the Wayback Machine series, established in 1965.

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