B. C. Brookes
Bertram C. ("Bertie") Brookes was born 7 February 1910 and died in London on 10 June 1991.
He studied physics at Oxford University, became a lecturer in the presentation of technical information at University College London, where he became Reader (comparable to professor in the US) in information science. For years he was a leading scholar in exploring quantitative aspects of information phenomena.
He was also noteworthy for his nurturing of students and professionals.
Publications
A list of his publications is in Shaw, Alexandra, "B.C. Brookes and the development of information science: a bibliography." Journal of Information Science 16, no 1 (Feb 1990): 3-7.
Further reading
Special issue on B. C. Brookes. Journal of Information Science 16, no 1 (Feb 1990). Includes bibliography pp. 3-7.