Molly holds a Masters in Library Science with a concentration in Archives Management and a Masters in History from Simmons University.
She has worked across a diversity of fields, from art museums and academic libraries to fine dining restaurants and organic farms, with a through line of serving and nurturing communities. Her research interests are in 20th century American history, collective identity and memory, and community activism.
Molly is dedicated to providing open access to information and advocating for an ethics of care and fair employment practices in the LIS and cultural heritage professions.
Born and raised in the Boston, MA suburbs, she now resides in Eastern Tennessee with her partner and cat.
contact: mpcopeland at gmail dot com