Elizabeth Mary Hallam Smith (néeHallam; born 5 November 1950) is an English historian and information professional who was the librarian of the House of Lords Library from 2006 to 2016. She was the first woman 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, the daughter of Edwin William Lewis Hallam and Barbara Mary Anthony Hallam.
Hallam Smith began her career at the Public Record Office (which became The National Archives in 2003), serving as an Assistant Keeper 1976–93, Director of Public Services 1993–2004, and Director of National Advisory and Public Services 2004–2006. In 2006 she joined the Parliamentary Library.
Hallam Smith was married to Terence Stephen Smith from 1975 to 2004. They have one son and one daughter.
Publications
Hallam, Elizabeth M. (1980). Capetian France 987–1328. London: Longman. ISBN0582489091. (second edition 2001)
Hallam, Elizabeth M. (1984). The Itinerary of Edward II and his Household, 1307–1328. List & Index Society. Vol.211. London: List & Index Society.
Hallam, Elizabeth M. (1986). Domesday Book through Nine Centuries. London: Thames & Hudson. ISBN0500250979.
Hallam, Elizabeth M. (1994). Saints: Over 150 patron saints for today. London: Weidenfeld and Nicolson. ISBN0297833731.
Hallam, Elizabeth M. (1996). The Chronicles of the Wars of the Roses. Godalming: Bramley. ISBN1858335884.
Hallam, Elizabeth M. (2000). Chronicles of the Age of Chivalry: the Plantagenet dynasty from 1216 to 1377: Henry III and the three Edwards, the era of the Black Prince and the Black Death. London: Salamander. ISBN1840652748.
