Catherine Matthews (she/they) is a multimedia artist and Floating Librarian living in Seattle, WA. Primarily self-taught, she utilizes a DIY method, using mostly second-hand materials. 

Education

2021

University of Washington iSchool

Master’s Degree, Library and Information Science

2018

University of Washington

Bachelor’s Degree, English, Language, and Literature

Volunteer and Project Experience

2018-2019

Museum Library Assistant 

Seattle Art Museum | Seattle, WA

2013; 2014

Print Studio Assistant & Nanny

Clo Ceardlann na gCnoc | Gortahork, Ireland

Professional Service

2020-2021

Publicity Officer

New Art Library Students & New ARLIS Professionals, Seattle, WA

Group Exhibitions

2021

Bow Down to Washington: School Spirit in the UW Music Library

UW Fine and Performing Arts Libraries, University of Washington.

Presentations, Panels, Poster Sessions

2021

Poster Session, “Working in Concert: Transcending Place to Improve Library Services through Interdisciplinary Connections,” Erin Conor, Dylan Burns, Madison Sullivan & Catherine Matthews, Music Library Association and the Theatre Library Association (MLA/TLA) Annual Meeting.

2020

Presentation, “(De)constructing the Program: Reaching Music Performance Students through the Art of Crafting Program Notes,” Catherine Matthews & Dylan Burns, Pacific Northwest Music Library Association (PNWMLA) Annual Meeting.