Mary comes to St. Olaf College from the University of Minnesota Libraries, where she served as Music and Media Original Cataloger for nearly sixteen years. She held previous positions at the University of Wisconsin—Whitewater and the University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee. She holds Master of Library and Information Science and Master of Music degrees from the University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee and the Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Wisconsin—Whitewater. Mary is a pianist and flutist, and directs the handbell choir at her church.