Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Kelsea Collins is an experienced librarian currently serving as the Adult Services Librarian at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh since October 2014, specializing in local history and genealogy, while also managing a specialized collection. Kelsea has previously held roles including Library Assistant and Clerical Specialist within the same institution, providing research support and administrative tasks. Additionally, Kelsea works as a Cataloger at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, focusing on cataloging rare materials. Prior experience includes teaching and mentoring at BOPiC Inc., administrative support at Elm Street Community, and promoting study abroad initiatives with Academic Programs International. Kelsea holds a Master of Library & Information Science from PennWest Clarion and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Shippensburg University, with further studies at the University of Limerick.
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Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Advancing knowledge. Inspiring life-long learning. Strengthening communities. Every day, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh provides this and much more to the members of our community. With more than 2 million visitors annually, the Library continues to be the region's most visited asset. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh contributes to the educational attainment, economic development, and cultural enrichment of the region. Through critical services such as early learning programs for children, job search assistance and computer and Internet access, the Library fosters lifelong learning and is a renowned leader among the nation’s libraries. With more than 2 million visitors and 3.4 million items borrowed each year, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is the region’s most visited asset and one of the largest public libraries in Pennsylvania. Established in 1895 by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie as a public trust to be funded by the community, the Library derives approximately 90% of its annual operating budget from public or government sources, including the Allegheny County Regional Asset District (RAD), the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the City of Pittsburgh.