Lynne Marie Thomas

Lynne Marie Thomas is the Head of the Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Juanita J. and Robert E. Simpson Professor, and Associate Professor at the University of Illinois's University Library. She holds an MA in English & American Literature (Northern Illinois University, 2006) and an MLIS (School of Information Sciences, 1999). Her research focuses on special collections, rare books, cultural heritage preservation, and science fiction fandom studies. Notable works include pandemic-era library management analyses and Doctor Who fandom essays.

• Editorial roles: Uncanny Magazine (2014–present), Journal of Popular Culture (2007–2015)
• Awards: Multiple Hugo Awards for editorial and fancast contributions

Her scholarly activities bridge academic librarianship with pop culture studies, emphasizing accessibility and preservation challenges in cultural institutions. Current projects include pandemic-impacted library operations and fan community longitudinal studies.