Robert Cruthirds

Robert Cruthirds is an experienced Senior Librarian at Memphis Public Library since September 2012, specializing in genealogical and archival research within the History Department. Previous roles include a brief tenure as a Librarian at Career Transition and serving as an Archivist on an independent project where a collection of papers and photographs was processed, yielding a comprehensive finding aid. Prior experience at Memphis Public Library from 1998 to 2008 involved providing reference services, maintaining a map collection, and teaching genealogy research classes. Robert's career also includes military service as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force, where responsibilities included conducting briefings and evaluating map data. Educational credentials include a Master’s degree in Library Science from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor's degree in International Studies from Rhodes College.