John Winter Jones
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John Winter Jones was an English
librarian
. He was Principal Librarian of the British Museum
between 1866–73. He was the first President of the Library Association in the U.K..
, London and he was prevented from joining the legal profession due to a problem with his speech. He had been educated at St Paul's School in London
and then starting to train in the law before becoming the travelling secretary to the Charity Commissioners (c.1835–37). His father was literary and had been editor of the Naval Chronicle and the European Magazine
. He joined the British Museum in April 1837. He was central in determining their rules for cataloguing. Following the death of Richard Garrett
he was appointed Assistant Keeper of Printed Books in 1850, Keeper (1856–66) (following the promotion of Anthony Panizzi
), and then Principal Librarian in charge of the museum (1866–78).
Jones enjoyed a large budget of £10,000 to spend on books alone. This figure had been negotiated by his predecessor, Sir Anthony Panizzi
, who had been knighted for his efforts as the Chief Librarian. Jones approved every purchase that was made.
Jones was appointed President of the Library Association
in 1877. He edited works for the Hakluyt Society
.
He contributed over 200 articles for the Biographical Dictionary of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge.
John Winter Jones was the nephew of the editor Stephen Jones
(1763–1827).
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
librarian
Librarian
A librarian is an information professional trained in library and information science, which is the organization and management of information services or materials for those with information needs...
. He was Principal Librarian of the British Museum
British Museum
The British Museum is a museum of human history and culture in London. Its collections, which number more than seven million objects, are amongst the largest and most comprehensive in the world and originate from all continents, illustrating and documenting the story of human culture from its...
between 1866–73. He was the first President of the Library Association in the U.K..
Biography
Jones was born in LambethLambeth
Lambeth is a district of south London, England, and part of the London Borough of Lambeth. It is situated southeast of Charing Cross.-Toponymy:...
, London and he was prevented from joining the legal profession due to a problem with his speech. He had been educated at St Paul's School in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
and then starting to train in the law before becoming the travelling secretary to the Charity Commissioners (c.1835–37). His father was literary and had been editor of the Naval Chronicle and the European Magazine
The European Magazine
European Magazine, published in London, ran from 1782 until 1826, publishing eighty-nine volumes. As the European Magazine, and London Review it was launched in January 1782, promising to offer "the Literature, History, Politics, Arts, Manners, and Amusements of the Age." It was in direct...
. He joined the British Museum in April 1837. He was central in determining their rules for cataloguing. Following the death of Richard Garrett
Richard Garnett (philologist)
-Life:Garnett was born at Otley in Yorkshire on 25 July 1789, the eldest son of a paper manufacturer, William Garnett. He was educated at Otley grammar school, and afterwards learned French and Italian from an Italian gentleman named Facio, it being intended to place him in a mercantile house...
he was appointed Assistant Keeper of Printed Books in 1850, Keeper (1856–66) (following the promotion of Anthony Panizzi
Anthony Panizzi
Sir Antonio Genesio Maria Panizzi , better known as Anthony Panizzi, was a naturalized British librarian of Italian birth and an Italian patriot.-Early life in Italy:...
), and then Principal Librarian in charge of the museum (1866–78).
Jones enjoyed a large budget of £10,000 to spend on books alone. This figure had been negotiated by his predecessor, Sir Anthony Panizzi
Anthony Panizzi
Sir Antonio Genesio Maria Panizzi , better known as Anthony Panizzi, was a naturalized British librarian of Italian birth and an Italian patriot.-Early life in Italy:...
, who had been knighted for his efforts as the Chief Librarian. Jones approved every purchase that was made.
Jones was appointed President of the Library Association
Library association
Library association may refer to:* Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, previously the Library Association...
in 1877. He edited works for the Hakluyt Society
Hakluyt Society
Founded in 1846, the Hakluyt Society is a registered charity based in London, England, which seeks to advance knowledge and education by the publication of scholarly editions of primary records of voyages, travels and other geographical material...
.
He contributed over 200 articles for the Biographical Dictionary of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge.
John Winter Jones was the nephew of the editor Stephen Jones
Stephen Jones (editor)
Stephen Jones was an English literary editor, best known for his revision of the Biographia Dramatica.-Life:Eldest son of Giles Jones, secretary to the York Buildings Water Company, and nephew of Griffith Jones , he was born in London in 1763, and admitted to St Paul's School, London on 24 April...
(1763–1827).
External links
- Online books by John Winter Jones
- Letter from John T. Wood to J. Winter Jones, Principal Librarian of The British Museum, TurkeyTurkeyTurkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
, 27 October 1868