Beth is the librarian for the American Craft Council, where she manages the library, archives, and digital collections for the organization and provides research and reference support for ACC staff, members, and the public. She received her BA in theatre arts and communications from Kalamazoo College in Michigan and her MLIS from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. In addition to the American Craft Council, she has worked with a number of information organizations in the Twin Cities, including Hennepin County Library, the Minnesota Digital Library at Minitex, and the American Swedish Institute.