Capabilities

After interviewing rural librarians, we found that they took advantage of the following capabilities when serving farming communities:

  • Providing technology infrastructure
  • Providing technology support
  • Language development and support
  • Literacy
  • Leveraging partnerships
  • Strengths of the library
  • Networking with farmers
  • Space
  • Awareness of funding sources / Recipient of grant(s)
  • Willingness to collaborate with others
  • Leadership
  • Strategy to attract attention and help from potential partners
  • Strategy to serve farmworkers and farmers
  • Volunteers
  • Technology for socialization
  • Passion
  • Humility
  • Empathy of leader
  • External support
  • Books on farming
  • Finding/searching for information
  • Outreach
  • Futuristic, proactive attitude
  • Communication skills
  • Commitment
  • Outdoor activities / Sports
  • Farming experience