Quinn Morgan Ferris

Quinn Morgan Ferris is an Adjunct Lecturer at the School of Information Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Senior Conservator for Special Collections in the Preservation Services - Conservation Unit. Her office is located at the Oak Street Library Facility, Conservation Lab, 2nd Floor, 809 S Oak St., Champaign.

Her educational background includes:

• MA in Art History, New York University (NYU)
• Advanced Certificate in Conservation, New York University (NYU)

Her research focuses on collaborative education models in special collections, modular cultural heritage education programs, treatment of transitory documents, book and paper conservation treatment, conservation advocacy and outreach, and diversity, equity and inclusion for representation in conservation of cultural heritage.

Her scientific awards and recognitions include:

• iSchool Excellence Ranking (2024)
• iSchool Excellence Ranking (2023)
• iSchool Excellence Ranking (2020)

Ms. Ferris works in the Conservation Lab, applying specialized techniques to preserve special collections through book and paper conservation treatment.

No information on student advising or research grants is available.