":Page numbers aren't essential. Obviously, it makes it hard for others to later check things - but they're not a requirement (except for the higher article ratings). Of course, it does beg the question how you know the info is in the book, if you don't have access to it ;-) but, we always assume good faith around here; as long as you can assure us the info comes from a specific published book, that will suffice.
I guess you're referring to Jessamyn West (librarian) - apparently her Wikipedia user ID is .
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