Tanya Kirk

Tanya Kirk is a Fellow, Librarian, and Tutor at St John's College, University of Cambridge. Her expertise lies in English literature, with a focus on the history of genre fiction, the printing history of Shakespeare, and the materiality of early books. She has extensive experience in making library collections accessible through exhibitions and public engagement initiatives.

• Current roles: Librarian at St John's College (appointed 2024)
• Prior role: Senior Curator at the British Library
• Specializes in: genre fiction history, Shakespeare's printing, early book materiality, and library accessibility

Her publications include edited works on fantasy literature and Shakespeare's First Folio, reflecting her dual commitment to academic rigor and public engagement. She has contributed to groundbreaking research in literary curation and cultural heritage preservation, bridging historical scholarship and modern accessibility strategies.