blog posts Lynne M. Thomas named new director of Illinois' Rare Book and Manuscript Library. Jul 26, 2017 2:00 pm by U.S. News & World ReportIllinois in the News Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images U.S. News & World Report (July 25) It is a homecoming of sorts for the new head of the Rare Book and Manuscript Library at the U of I Share on Facebook Tweet Email