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Last published 2025
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Jessica Morales

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Associate Professor / Associate Dean for Collections and Open Initiatives

University of Arkansas

Also affiliated: University of Notre Dame (2018–2023); Hesburgh Libraries (2021–2023)

3 h-index 13 pubs 16 cited

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Jessica Morales's research investigates various aspects of academic librarianship, with a particular focus on electronic resources, technical services, and professional development. Her publications explore the lifecycle of electronic resources in academic libraries, the evolving roles within technical services departments, and insights gained from professional conferences. She has examined topics such as communication strategies, leadership, and the assimilation of new resource acquisition models. Morales also has a publication related to the hypothetical learning trajectory for understanding the concept of the height of a triangle using GeoGebra, indicating an interest in educational technology applications. Her scholarship metrics include an h-index of 3, with 16 total publications and 55 citations.

Metrics

  • h-index: 3
  • Publications: 13
  • Citations: 16

Positions

  • Associate Professor / Associate Dean for Collections and Open Initiatives 2023–present
    University of Arkansas Mullins Library ORCID
  • Director, Collection Strategies and Acquisitions 2020–2023
    University of Notre Dame ORCID
  • Unit Head, Interlibrary Loan and Acquisitions Services 2018–2020
    University of Notre Dame Hesburgh Libraries ORCID
  • Collection Management Librarian / Assistant Professor 2016–2018
    University of Toledo University Libraries ORCID
  • Acquisitions Librarian 2013–2016
    Capital University Blackmore Library ORCID

Selected Publications

  • Leadership and advocacy in technical services: A conversation with Melanie McGurr (2025)
    Technical Services Quarterly DOI OpenAlex
  • The evolving role of technical services: a discussion with Brian Gray (2025)
    Technical Services Quarterly DOI OpenAlex
  • Exploring Professional Development and Networking: Insights from Three Conferences (2024)
    Technical Services Quarterly DOI OpenAlex

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