Zan Popp has over two decades of experience in the art and library sectors, currently serving as Public Services Supervisor at Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library since November 2007. Responsibilities include coordinating services and supervising the Public Services Information & Learning Team. Previously, Zan held the positions of Curator of Exhibitions and Collections Manager | Lead Associate Curator at the same library, managing exhibitions and the permanent art collection. Earlier roles include Associate Curator at the library and Slide Library Assistant at The George Washington University, alongside experiences as Associate Director at Vern Carver & Beard Art Galleries and Site Guide at the James J. Hill House. Zan holds an MA in Art History from The George Washington University and a BA in Art History and Studio Art from Lawrence University.
Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library – sparking curiosity and connecting our community through literacy and learning. This 21st-century, four-star rated landmark library was named the Library Journal/Gale Cengage 2016 Library of the Year for demonstrating creativity, innovation, leadership and outstanding services to its community. We serve a community of nearly 180,000 from one iconic building and features the Alice C. Sabatini Art Gallery, the Millennium Café, the Chandler Booktique, and conference-quality meeting rooms. It is a community gathering place with free WiFi and computers, programs, classes, and cultural events. The shelves hold more than 450,000 books, movies and music, and the digital collection is accessible everyday, anytime. Learn more at tscpl.org.