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Lesley Farmer is a Professor at California State University, Long Beach, where she has taught library science and educational technology courses since 1999. She serves as the Librarianship Program Coordinator and MERLOT ICT Literacy Project Manager, with secondary affiliations at the California State University Chancellor's Office and CUE (non-profit organization).
Her educational background includes an EdD in Adult Education from Temple University (1981) and an MS in Library Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1972).
Dr. Farmer is an expert in digital citizenship, maintaining the K-12 Digital Citizenship wiki, and has presented over 300 sessions on information literacy, fake news, AI in school libraries, and data analytics. Her research emphasizes educational technology equity, visual/media literacy, and collaborative practices for student achievement, with strong focus on ICT literacy frameworks and assessment methodologies.
Her recent publications demonstrate consistent integration of critical thinking, digital tools, and community engagement across youth services, misinformation contexts, and literacy projects, reflecting evolving trends in library science education and technology applications.
Major recognitions include:
- Special Library Association Rose L. Vormelker Award (2023)
- MERLOT Distinguished Service Award (2023)
- ALA Leadership Award (2020)
As Librarianship Program Coordinator since 2024 and long-time faculty member, Dr. Farmer has guided numerous students in library science though specific advisee names weren't documented. No grant details were provided in source materials.
