Marian has been employed by Nashville Public Library and involved in efforts to close the digital divide for almost 25 years. As Manager of Digital Inclusion Initiatives, Marian coordinates the library’s digital literacy outreach program and develops partnerships with organizations such as United Way, National Council on Aging and Metropolitan Development and Housing to deliver digital literacy training to Nashvillians within their local neighborhoods. This work includes leading the digital literacy component of ConnectHome Nashville.
Marian has served previously as the library’s Public Technology Services Manager, overseeing end-user support of library technology-based services; and, as the library’s IT Manager, receiving a commendation from the library Board for her role in planning and implementing library technology.