Kate Thomson
About Kate Thomson
Kate Thomson is a Cloud Library Support professional with extensive experience in library collection maintenance and customer relations. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and Art from Luther College and a Master's degree in Information Science from St. Catherine University.
Current Role at Bibliotheca
Kate Thomson has been serving as Cloud Library Support at Bibliotheca since 2016. In this role, she focuses on providing assistance and support for cloud-based library services. Her responsibilities include addressing user inquiries and ensuring the effective operation of library systems. This position allows her to apply her knowledge in library collection maintenance while also acquiring new skills in a dynamic environment.
Professional Background
Kate Thomson has a diverse professional background with experience in various roles. Before joining Bibliotheca, she worked at Big-d Construction as a Project Assistant from 2015 to 2016. Prior to that, she held positions at C.h. Robinson, first as a Sourcing Operations Representative from 2011 to 2012 and then as an Administrative Scheduler from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, she worked as a Senior Customer Relationship Manager at Kti from 2012 to 2015 and served as an Archives Assistant at Luther College from 2008 to 2009.
Educational Qualifications
Kate Thomson earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Art from Luther College, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Information Science from St. Catherine University, completing her studies from 2015 to 2017. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in library support and collection maintenance.
Experience in Archives and Museums
Kate Thomson has significant experience in the fields of archives and museums, which enhances her capabilities in her current role at Bibliotheca. She worked as an Archives Assistant at Luther College, where she gained practical skills in managing archival materials. Additionally, her role as a Receptionist and Intern at Helping Services For Northeast Iowa provided her with further exposure to organizational operations and client interactions.
Professional Development Goals
Kate Thomson aims to expand her knowledge in the library field by leveraging her education and previous work experience. She is interested in environments that facilitate both the application of her current knowledge and the acquisition of new skills. This focus on continuous learning aligns with her commitment to enhancing her contributions to library collection maintenance and support.