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