TypeOral historyDescriptionAlan E. Smith, former City Librarian of Lower Hutt, talks about growing up in Lower Hutt in the 1940s and 1950s and his library career. Alan's career encompassed key roles as City Librarian in Whangarei, Deputy National Librarian and University Librarian at Victoria University. Alan started out at the General Assembly (Parliamentary Library) and later joined the Country Library Service, driving a book van all around the North Island.CreatorHutt City Libraries, Tricia Meehan interviewerSmith, Alan EldridgeDate created19 November 2024Dates coveredBetween 1st January 1940 and 31st December 2024