About ME

Kathryn Copeland

Libraries, Museums, and Archives

With a varied background that spans multiple disciplines and communities, I bring a flexible, empathetic approach to library, museum, and archival work, helping to make these spaces more accessible and meaningful for all.

Timeline

The stone buildings with ivy of the University of Guelph

Bachelor of Arts With Honours

I graduated from the University of Guelph with a BAH in Anthropology and a minor in Sociology.

Master of Library & Information Studies

My excellent research skills, love of literature, and urge to help people led me to the Librarian field. I graduated from the University of Toronto in 2007 with an MLIS.

2007

University of Toronto

2005

University of Guelph

2007–2010

Calgary Public Library

2010–2017

Toronto Public Library

2017–2020

No Stone Unturned

Self-Employed Editor and Researcher

I founded my own editing business, where I provided editing and proofreading services for clients preparing to publish their work.

My projects included assisting a student with her Master's thesis, editing an Australian coffee table book, and heavy editing of a non-fiction book on Africa.

A photo of a dictionary entry of "editor"

Librarian

I worked at various branches of the Toronto Public Library system, where I was both a children's and adult librarian. I conducted numerous courses for adult patrons, enriching their learning experiences.

Inside the North York Central Library of Toronto Public Library. Taken on an upper level with a view of staircases

My home branch was North York Central Library – one of two Research & Reference Libraries with six floors.

2019–2021

University of Leicester

2020–2024

Pangolia, Inc.

2024–Today

Museums, Libraries, & Archives

Museum of Arts in Museum Studies

I earned my Master's degree in Museum Studies through a distance learning program at the University of Leicester in England. Unfortunately, I graduated during the COVID-19 quarantine, which limited my opportunities to utilise my degree.

Stone building of the University of Leicester in England

A ginger cat staring into a flushing toilet

Content Article Writer

I worked as a Freelance Content Writer for Pangolia for nearly four years. During this time, I specialised in writing about pets, conducted extensive research, and consistently produced at least seven articles weekly.

Click on this photo to read my rather "interesting" article about cats drinking out of toilets.

I worked at one of the largest branches, which happened to be shaped like a pyramid!

Youth Services Librarian

I worked as the Youth Services Librarian at Calgary Public Library for three years.

Fish Creek Library, which is part of Calgary Public Library

Back to My First Love

After being laid off from my writing job, I decided my heart was still in libraries, museums, and archives. So back to the drawing board!.

Resume Stuff

My diverse background gives me a unique perspective and the ability to connect with a wide range of audiences—an asset in creating inclusive, engaging library, museum, and archival experiences.