Resume at a glance below, more information also available on Linked In.
Education
Masters in Library and Information Science, at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, August 2014- May 2016
Bachelor of Arts -- English major with French and Writing minors, at Coe College, Cedar Rapids, IA, 2010-2014
Professional development
Institute for Research Design in Librarianship, 2019 cohort
Emerging Engagement Scholars Workshop at the Engagement Scholarship Consortium, 2018
ALA Emerging Leader, 2018 Cohort
ACRL 2017 Immersion Program Participant (Teacher Track)
Professional Experience
Head of Education & Outreach Services at Northern Kentucky University, August 2021 — Present
Student Engagement Coordinator at Penn State University Libraries, July 2017 -- July 2021
Reference and Instruction Librarian in the Knowledge Commons at Penn State University Libraries, July 2016 -- June 2017
Residence Hall Library Supervisor at University of Illinois Residence Hall System, May 2015 -- May 2016
Technology Mentor for The Urbana Neighborhood Connections Center, May 2015 -- July 2016
Field Agent, Instructor, & Communication Team member for Digital Innovation Leadership Program (DILP) grant, May 2015 -- June 2016
Community Ambassador for Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Grant: Digital Literacy for All Learners, August 2014 -- May 2015
New York Public Library Community Outreach Intern, New York Public Library, January -- April 2013
Selected Publications
Fargo, H.M. & Mastrangelo, A. (2021). Mapping the student engagement journey: Understanding & envisioning the library’s role. College & Undergraduate Libraries. DOI #: 10.1080/10691316.2021.1969713
Rowland, N. J., Knapp, J. A., & Fargo, H. M. (2020). The collaborative book review as an opportunity for undergraduate research skill development. 39(3), 577-590. Higher Education Research & Development. https://doi.org/10.1080/07294360.2019.1680614.
Fargo, H. M., & White, R. (2019). Depth of Field: Connecting Library Exhibition Space to Curriculum and Programming. Alexandria: The Journal of National and International Library and Information Issues.
Fargo, H. M., & Burns, D. (2019). “All I did was get this golden ticket”: Negative Emotions, Cruel Optimisms, and the Library Job Search. In the Library with the Lead Pipe. www.inthelibrarywiththeleadpipe.org/2019/golden-ticket/.
Rowland, N. J., Knapp, J. A., & Fargo, H. M. (2019). Learning “Scholarship as Conversation” by Writing Book Reviews. Scholarship and Practice of Undergraduate Research (SPUR) 2(3).
Fargo, H. M. (2018). They CAN and they SHOULD and it’s BOTH AND: The role of undergraduate peer mentors in the reference conversation. In the Library with the Lead Pipe. www.inthelibrarywiththeleadpipe.org/2018/they-can-and-they-should-and-its-both-and/.
Fargo, H. M. (2017). Reference After 5 PM: A Reference Librarian’s Experience Working Atypical Hours at a Large Research Library. Pennsylvania Libraries: Research & Practice 5(2). doi.org/10.5195/palrap.2017.144.
Book chapters
Fargo, H. M. (2020). Peer-to-Peer Reference Service in Academic Libraries. Envisioning the Future of Reference: Trends, Reflections, and Innovations ABC Clio. Invited.
Fargo, H. M. (2020). Embedding Intentional Reflection Activities to Build Critical Thinking Skills. In Manda Vrkljan and Silvia Vong (Eds.), Learning Beyond the Classroom: Co-curricular Learning and Information Literacy. Association of College & Research Libraries.
Fargo, H. M., Heinbach, C., & Powell, C. Uneven expectations: gender, whiteness, and the wobbly tripod. In Joanna Gadsby and Veronica Arellano Douglas (Eds.), Deconstructing Service in Libraries: Intersections of Identities and Expectations. Library Juice Press. [In press].
Selected Presentations
Paper & Presentations
Fargo, H. M. (Co-Presenter), (May 2019). "Lighting the fire: Gathering fuel to build an undergraduate research program," LOEX, Minneapolis, MN, peer-reviewed/refereed, published in proceedings. National.
Heinbach, C. (University of Nevada Las Vegas), Fargo, H. M., Powell, C. (University of Tennessee - Knoxville), & Bhat, N. (Columbus College of Art & Design), (April 11, 2019). "The Librarian Parlor: Demystifying the research process through community," ACRL 2019, Association of College & Research Libraries, Cleveland, OH, peer-reviewed/refereed, published in proceedings. National. digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/lib_articles/645.
Young, S. (Montana State University Libraries), Fargo, H. M., Swedman, D. (Montana State University Libraries), Borrelli, S., Chao, S.-Y., & Gass, C. (Penn State University), (December 6, 2018). "Assessing and Improving the Experience of Underrepresented Populations," 2018 Library Assessment Conference, Association for Research Libraries, Houston, TX, peer-reviewed/refereed, published in proceedings. National. 10.31229/osf.io/hr8sj.
Presentations
Fargo, H. M. (Co-Presenter), & Burns, D. (University of Washington), (May 20, 2020). "“Should I get out of this rat race?” Resiliency Narratives, Crises, and LIS Job Seeking," ACRL/NY, Invited. Regional.
Fargo, H. M., (February 29, 2020). "Discovering the Student Engagement Journey: Implications for Teaching & Learning," Lilly Conference - San Diego, Lilly Conference, San Diego, CA, peer-reviewed/refereed. National.
Fargo, H. M., & Mastangelo, A. (Penn State University), (November 13, 2019). "Mapping the Student Engagement Journey: Discoveries from a Faculty Fellow Project," Student Engagement Summit, Student Engagement Network, University Park, PA, Invited. Local.
Fargo, H. M. (Co-Author), Jarson, J. M., Riehman-Murphy, C. E., & Miller, R. K., (September 6, 2019). "Empowering and Rewarding Achievement in Undergraduate Research at Penn State: A Strategic and Flexible Approach," High-Impact Collaborations: Libraries & Undergraduate Research Partnerships, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, peer-reviewed/refereed. National.
Fargo, H. M. (Presenter), & Rowland, N. J., (October 18, 2018). "Designing the Scholarship of Engagement," Student Engagement Network Summit, Student Engagement Network, University Park, PA, Invited. Regional.
Blogging Experience
ACRLog, September 2018 - Present
ACRLog is a blog by and for academic & research librarians. As a blogger for ACRLog, I post on a monthly basis around something that I’m either working on, thinking through, or want to explore with my colleagues and peers.
LibParlor, August 2017 - Present
LibParlor is a blog for conversing, sharing expertise, and asking questions about the process of developing, pursuing, and publishing library research. This blog was born during ACRL 2017 and I am a co-founder and part of the Editorial Team. In this role, I help manage our blog/website, collaborate with colleagues on maintaining the blog, help build a following, and work on scholarship around early-career librarians attempting to become a part of the scholarly conversation in LIS.
Hack Library School, August 2015 - June 2016
Hack Library School is a blog dedicated to current library and information science students. The basis of the blog is to have critical conversations about the LIS field and share tips for other students going through grad school. The bloggers here come from across the world, in a wide variety of programs. It is a great community to be a part of and I have enjoyed having online conversations about my education.
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), 2014 - 2016, 2017 - 2018
Blog on a monthly basis for Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). Each month I pick out a topic of interest or do a review on a recently published report that related to teen librarianship.
Kohawk Talk at Coe College, September 2010 - August 2014
Blogged during my undergraduate years about my day-to-day life and experiences at Coe College.
Service & Professional Organizations
Council on Undergraduate Research. (July 2017 - Present).
American Library Association. (August 2014 - Present).
Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL). (August 2016 - Present)
Reference & User Services Association (RUSA). (August 2017 - 2020)
RUSA Emerging Technology Section. (July 2018 - 2020)
Chair, Discovery Committee (July 2018 - June 2020)
Pennsylvania Library Association (August 2016 - 2020)