Jessica Martorano was recently promoted from Access and Engagement Coordinator to Assistant Director of Library Learning and Engagement. In this new position, she continues to lead student engagement initiatives, including supervision of the Library Student Advisory Board and coordination of library outreach and events. She now also oversees six full-time staff, including the Access Services department, which staffs the main library services desk.
Jess will continue to coordinate library orientations, tours, and partnerships with campus programs and departments. She also serves on the library renovation planning team, contributing to the design of inclusive, flexible, and student-centered spaces, as well as the integration of 21st-century technology.
In addition, Jess will maintain her role as a teaching faculty member in General Studies and will partner with the CTLD to work with faculty across disciplines to integrate library tools, technology, and spaces into their teaching.
Jess is currently pursuing her EdD (Doctor of Education) degree at Drexel University, where her research focuses on library space design, student engagement, and access. She can be contacted at Jessica.Martorano@stockton.edu.