Maria Stella Bonn

Maria Stella Bonn is an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois School of Information Sciences and Director of the MS/LIS Program. Her work focuses on scholarly communication, librarianship, and open knowledge systems.

• Role: Associate Professor, Director of MS/LIS Program
• Key Research Areas: Scholarly Communication, Open Access, Digital Scholarship, Librarianship

Her recent publications highlight trends in LIS education, collaborative research in humanities, and the evolution of librarianship in the digital age. She contributes to advancing disciplinary knowledge through partnerships with iSchools and open education initiatives.

Bonn’s collaborations span institutions and disciplines, emphasizing innovation in scholarly practices. Her editorial work on the Scholarly Communication Notebook provides guidance for academic librarians navigating 21st-century challenges.