What is another word for Melvil Dewey?
Pronunciation: [mˈɛlvə͡l djˈuːɪ] (IPA) 
Melvil Dewey was an influential librarian and is best known for developing the Dewey Decimal Classification. However, there are a few different ways that he may be referred to in other contexts. Some synonyms for the name Melvil Dewey might include the Dewey Decimal System inventor, the father of modern librianship, the creator of the Dewey Classification, the founder of the American Library Association, or the father of library science. While all of these terms may describe Dewey in slightly different ways, they all acknowledge his important contributions to the field of library science and his lasting impact on the way libraries are organized around the world today.
