David K. Berninghausen
David K. Berninghausen | |
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| Born | 5 February 1916 Beaman, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | April 12, 2001 (aged 85) Peoria, Arizona, U.S. |
| Education | Iowa State Teachers College (B.A., 1936); Columbia University (B.L.S., 1941); Drake University (M.A., 1943); additional studies at University of North Carolina (1944), Harvard University (1950–51) |
| Occupation | Librarian · Educator · Author |
| Years active | c. 1936–1981 |
| Employer(s) | University of Minnesota; Birmingham‑Southern College; Cooper Union |
| Known for | Leadership in library science education and advocacy for intellectual freedom |
| Notable work | The Flight from Reason: Essays on Intellectual Freedom in the Academy, the Press, and the Library (1975) |
| Title | Director, School of Library Science, University of Minnesota (1953–1974) |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth S. Smith (m. 1940; deceased); Frances Strong Berdie (second wife) |
| Children | Two |
| Awards | Drake University Alumni Distinguished Service Award (1964); University of Northern Iowa Alumni Achievement Award (1966); Beta Phi Mu Award (1982) |
David K. Berninghausen (February 5, 1916 – April 12, 2001) was an American librarian, educator, and writer known for his work in library science education and his advocacy for intellectual freedom. He was the director of the University of Minnesota's School of Library Science from 1953 to 1974 and a professor there until his retirement in 1981.