AUTHOR: Marianna Stell

Originally from the Boston area, Marianna Stell joined the Rare Book and Special Collections Division in 2017 where she serves as a reference librarian. In that position, she divides her time between assisting patrons in the Reading Room, answering reference questions, developing the collections, assisting with events, and creating reference and secondary resources pertaining to the Division's medieval and Renaissance manuscript collections and early printing collections. Prior to the Library of Congress, Marianna worked in the National Gallery of Art Library in Washington, D.C.. She holds advanced degrees in library science and medieval studies, and she is an active member of the Medieval Academy of America. Outside of business hours, she can be found fixing-up her old home or tinkering with old bicycles.
Most Recent Posts
- “In Our Own Language”: Lenape Hymnals in the Rare Book Collection November 22nd, 2023
- In The Footprints of the Prophets: Hebrew Incunabula from the Duke of Sussex’s Library November 17th, 2023
- Step-by-Step: The Tower of Learning October 27th, 2023
- The Shimmering Skeleton Rides an Ox, an Illuminated Nightmare in Manuscript 93 October 13th, 2023
- The Middle State: Famous Owners of a Controversial Text September 27th, 2023
- In Your Mind’s Eye: Strange Mental Architecture to Help You Remember September 20th, 2023
- Christine de Pizan, Professional Writer and Voice for Women in the Middle Ages August 30th, 2023
- A Sermon’s Centennial: The Library of Congress Copy of “The Knowledge of God.” August 24th, 2023
- Preview and Process: The Maret Artist Archive at the Library of Congress August 2nd, 2023
- Gamification: Thomas Murner Makes Learning Fun July 26th, 2023