The Influence of F. W. Lancaster on Information Science and on Libraries: Notes on the scope of this Festschrift

Over a period of four decades F. W. Lancaster has continuously emerged as a visionary leader in the field of library and information science. His research, writings, and teachings have earned him the highest honors in the profession. Lancaster excelled at many fronts: as scholar, educator, mentor, and writer. This essay summarizes the personalized contributions of Lancaster’s friends, family, students, colleagues, and scholars in the field to celebrate and pay homage to him for his life’s work.