Jan Muszkowski – współzałożyciel i aktywny działacz Związku Bibliotekarzy Polskich oraz Związku Bibliotekarzy i Archiwistów Polskich (1917-1953) – obecnie Stowarzyszenia Bibliotekarzy Polskich

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to present the figure of Jan Muszkowski – library scientist, librarian, professor at University of Lodz, bibliology theoretician, bibliographer, educator and social-worker. The author points out the role of Jan Muszkowski as one of founders of the first professional librarians’ organization – Polish Librarians’ Union (1917) and its active member and activist in Polish Librarians’ and Archivists’ Union. She emphasizes Jan Muszkowski’s contribution in foreign and international organizations, e. g. IFLA, FID, UNESCO.