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Biography

Mary Mortimer

Writer and librarian whose published works span fiction anthology editing, bereavement literature, and library science. Mortimer is associated with several distinct publishing contributions: anthologies of New Yorker fiction from the mid-twentieth century, guides for surviving partners after bereavement, and LibrarySpeak — a glossary of library and information science terminology.

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1. Biography

A short life of the author

Mary Mortimer is a writer and librarian associated with several distinct areas of publishing: fiction anthology editing, bereavement literature, and library science reference.

Stories from the New Yorker, 1950–1960 collects fiction from the magazine’s mid-century golden age. When Your Partner Dies addresses the practical and emotional challenges of bereavement. LibrarySpeak: A Glossary of Terms in Librarianship and Information Management serves as a reference tool for library professionals.

Collecting Mortimer

Published works by Mary Mortimer are available through standard bookselling and library supply channels.

LibrarySpeak is a professional reference collected by library science programmes and practitioners. The New Yorker fiction anthology also holds literary collecting interest as a curated selection from the magazine’s mid-century golden age of short fiction.