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Bonnie Mak is an Associate Professor in the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois, with courtesy appointments in History and Medieval Studies. Her research focuses on manuscript studies, book history, and the history of information practices across medieval to digital eras. She holds a PhD in Medieval Studies from the University of Notre Dame, alongside MA and BAH degrees in Medieval Studies with a philosophy concentration from Queen’s University.
Mak’s work bridges historical and contemporary information practices, exemplified by her book *How the Page Matters* (2011) and her forthcoming chapbook *Reproducing by Fragments*. She co-edits *The Routledge Handbook of Information History*, and organizes the “AI and the Human Condition” seminar series through the Humanities Research Institute. Her academic service includes roles on the Senate Committee on the Library since 2022.
Research interests include knowledge production, material culture, and digital humanities. Her articles explore topics like information history methodology, document materiality, and the impact of digitization. Awards include eight recognitions as an excellent teacher at the University of Illinois and fellowships at Penn State and the Illinois Program for Research in the Humanities.
Mak teaches courses on information science history, the history of the book, and cultural practices of knowledge. Her work engages with interdisciplinary collaborations, blending humanities and technology studies to address evolving information infrastructures.
