Mary Richardson

Mary Richardson currently serves as the Director of Library and Museum Services at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, a position held since March 2005, where responsibilities include leading the museum's library and managing its collection focused on contemporary and modern art. With a background that includes roles as a Librarian, where tasks encompassed reference services, archival processing, and scholarly research, and as an Accountant managing financial operations, Mary has built a diverse skill set in library and museum services. Prior experience at the same institution as Visitor Services Manager involved overseeing staff and museum operations. Academic credentials include a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Loyola University Chicago.