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Elizabeth Mary Hallam-Smith CB FSA FRHistS (née Hallam; born 5 November 1950)[1] is an English librarian and historian who was the librarian of the House of Lords Library from 2006–2016. She is the first female to hold the post as well as the first to hold the post in conjunction with Director of Information Services.
Early life and education
Hallam-Smith was born in Midsomer Norton, Somerset,[2] the daughter of Edwin William Lewis Hallam and Barbara Mary Anthony Hallam.[1]
She earned a BA (Hons) and Ph.D. at the University of London.
Career
Hallam-Smith began her career at the Public Record Office as Assistant Keeper from 1976–93.[3] She was director of Public Services, 1993–2004. Director of National Advisory and Public Services at the National Archives in Kew from 2004–06, when she joined the Parliamentary Library.[4]
She was appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath in the civilian division (CB) in the 2017 New Year Honours, for services to parliament and national heritage.[5] She is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of East Anglia and the University of York.
Personal life
Hallam-Smith was married to Terence Stephen Smith from 1975–2004. They have one son and one daughter.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Hallam Smith, Elizabeth Mary, (born 5 Nov. 1950), independent scholar and consultant; Director of Information Services and Librarian, House of Lords, 2006–16 |". Who's Who. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.u245217. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
- ^ England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1916-2007
- ^ "Hallam, Elizabeth M." Writers Directory 2005. Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
- ^ Hope, Baron Hope of Craighead, David (21 December 2016). "Address by Lord Hope of Craighead". Tributes in the House of Lords. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
- ^ "No. 61803". The London Gazette (Supplement). 31 December 2016. p. N3.
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