Mark is a 2004 graduate of the University of Arizona School of Information Resources and Library Science, and the Knowledge River program. He comes to UT after having worked at the University of Arizona Fine-Arts Library and the University of North Texas Music Library. Originally from San Antonio, TX, Mark was a private voice instructor for 12 years prior to moving to Knoxville. He holds a Bachelor's degree in voice performance from St. Mary's University and a Master of Arts in music from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX.

Areas of interest include: music librarianship, conservation of music materials, LIS education, and diversity in academic libraries. He is on the UT Library's Diversity Committee and the UT Library's Faculty Dean's Advisory Committee. Mark is a member of ALA and serves on the Spectrum Scholarship Special Interest Group.

Last updated March 14, 2006