Erin Farmer

Background

About Erin Farmer

Experienced library professional, specializing in Customer and Reference Services within marginalized social groups. Skilled in urban library and education environments. Demonstrated passion for Research, Information Literacy/Media Literacy, and Information Access. Patient and transparent Presenter/Trainer, both in person and via Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx, etc. Excellent Communicator via written word, including the creation of training documents and email communications. • 10+ years experience in libraries and education settings. • Enthusiastic and caring advocate for customers experiencing barriers to resources, services, and information. • Seasoned reference librarian, answering reference inquiries using a variety of online and print resources. • Experienced in volunteer recruitment, management, and training. • Committed child educator at any level, with experience ranging from early childhood education (0-5 years) to middle/high school education (12-18 years). • Passionate adult educator, with experience ranging from GED-eligible students, non-traditional college students, and ESL/ESOL students. • Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, various ILS systems, bibliographic record creating/editing, DDC, LCC, LOCSH, Collection Management, and Data Entry/Collection. • Basic Somali/Somali Bantu language skills.