Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: December 12, 2017
• Invested on: May 10, 2018

Barbara Jean Weihs, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario

Jean Weihs’ steadfast attention to detail has helped shape library science in Canada and around the world. For over 50 years, she has been a leader in developing global standards and practices for cataloguing non-book materials. She has chaired and participated in many Canadian and international committees, and has contributed numerous articles and books to help broaden the field. Dedicated to improving bibliographic access to information, she is widely celebrated by her peers, both at home and abroad.