Author: Marina Klimova

Marina is a cataloger at the American Antiquarian Society. She specializes in original and complex copy cataloging of nineteenth- to twenty-first-century materials, primarily monographs.

The Infinities of Women’s Experiences: Cataloging Biographies at AAS, 1844-2024

As a cataloger at the American Antiquarian Society, one of my current projects involves updating bibliographic catalog records for American women of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. AAS prioritizes cataloging for marginalized groups through the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) initiative, and I find it rewarding to contribute to a more inclusive and diverse ...

The Language of Flowers: A Victorian Fascination

This summer, I had the pleasure of curating a reading room display on the language of flowers. As a cataloger, much of my recent work has been focused on enhancing bibliographic records, but with spring and summer in full bloom outside my window, I found myself captivated by the beautiful illustrations featured in many books ...