Melissa Baker

Melissa Baker has a well-rounded work experience in the library and art industry. Melissa began their career at Christie's as an Administrative Assistant in the Indian and Southeast Asian Art Department from 1999 to 2002. Melissa then transitioned to the library field, working as a Circulation Assistant at Darien Library from 2003 to 2005. Melissa's expertise led their to join Wilton Library Association, where they held various roles. From 2005 to 2007, they served as the Head of Circulation, managing the library's circulation operations. Later, Melissa took on the role of Media and Digital Services Manager from 2007 to the present. In this position, they focused on innovation, collection development, training and management, and outreach, with a particular emphasis on digital resources. Melissa's contributions include identifying and implementing new technologies, managing digital collections, training staff and patrons on digital resources, and spearheading technology outreach programs.

Melissa Baker has a diverse educational background. Melissa obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Asian Studies from Skidmore College, where they studied from 1995 to 1999. Following that, Melissa pursued a Master's degree in Library Science from Pratt Institute between 2003 and 2005. Additionally, in 2002, they briefly attended the University of Virginia for Tibetan Studies, although it is not specified whether they obtained a degree in this field.

In terms of certifications, Melissa obtained the "Measuring Learning Effectiveness" certification from Lynda.com in February 2018. Later, in October 2020, they obtained the "Communicating in Times of Change" certification, also from Lynda.com.