Beth Shoemaker

Beth Shoemaker is an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and serves as a Rare Book Cataloger at the Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, & Rare Book Library at Emory University. Her academic background includes a Master of Science in Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois, a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Oregon, and a Master of Music from Arizona State University.

Research Focus: Her work centers on rare item cataloging methodologies, cataloging education strategies, artists’ books preservation, and the development of rare book collections. She actively contributes to advancing best practices in special collections management and pedagogy.

Professional Appointments:

• Rare Book Cataloger, Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, & Rare Book Library (Emory University)

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