Jackson, Jessica
Assistant Professor-Librarian
Outreach & Assessment Librarian
Library
Phone: 718-262-3809
Office Location: AC-3G07
Email: jjackson16@york.cuny.edu
Professor Jackson is the information literacy, outreach and assessment librarian. She serves as the liaison librarian for accounting & finance, aviation management, business & economics, political science, psychology and the York Early College Academy. She has extensive experience in urban public librarianship, having served as both an adult and children's librarian. Her research interests include information literacy, library assessment, public librarianship, and how libraries can contribute to public health. In particular, she is interested in effectively teaching information literacy skills to undergraduates, parental understanding of early literacy, and best practices in public libraries, including the impact of library policies and services on public library workers.
Office Hours
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Education
| Degree | Institution | Field | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLIS | University of Alberta | Library Sciences | 2016 |
| MBA | University of Alberta | Business Administration | 2016 |
| MA | University of Alberta | English Literature | 2012 |
| BA | University of British Columbia - Okanagan | English & Psychology | 2010 |
Areas of Expertise
- Information Literacy
- Public Librarianship
- Library Assessment
Publications in Field Of Expertise
Other
Revised: October 5, 2026