Mary Burns

Mary Burns is an Associate Professor and Special Collections Catalog Librarian at Northern Illinois University. Her work focuses on cataloging and organizing rare books, particularly in botanical studies, within the University Libraries' Special Collections and Archives.

Research Interests: Burns specializes in Cataloging & Information Organization, Rare Botanical Books, and archival standards for special collections. Her scholarship bridges historical publishing practices and modern cataloging protocols.

Education:

• MA in Library Science, Kent State University
• MA in Early Music Performance Practice, Case Western Reserve University
• BA in Liberal Arts/Music, Hamline University