Full Name
Morgan Barker
Position Title
Sustainability Librarian,
Institution/Organization
Cal Poly Humboldt
Speaker Bio
Morgan Barker (she/her/hers) is the sustainability librarian at Cal Poly Humboldt in Arcata, California, and a faculty member in the Business, Agriculture, and Career Technical Department at Shasta College in Redding, California. She holds a BA in recreation administration, an MBA, and an MLIS. Barker’s professional adventure began in outdoor education and retail, where she honed her passion for sustainability and the environment. As her career evolved, she transitioned into design and international manufacturing, gaining valuable insights into global sustainability practices. In 2011, she ventured into higher education, bringing her expertise to teaching and consulting within academic spaces. With over a decade of experience in higher education, including a role as an instructional designer, Barker is now the first-ever sustainability librarian at Cal Poly Humboldt, where she serves the campus in advancing the university's environmental sustainability research and curriculum.
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