Jessica Gardner Explained

Workplaces:	University of Exeter University of Bristol University of Cambridge
Alma Mater:	University of Leeds

Jessica Pearsall Gardner (born July 1971) is an English academic librarian who has been the University librarian of the University of Cambridge since April 2017. She is the second woman to hold the position, after Anne Jarvis (2009–16). Gardner is a Fellow of Selwyn College.^[1]

She received a doctorate in modern literary archives from the University of Leeds.^[2] Her previous positions were head of Library and Culture Services at the University of Exeter^[3] and then University Librarian at the University of Bristol.^{[4] [5] [6]}

Notes and References

1. Principal Officers of the University. 2022-04-05. 2019-03-06. Cambridge University Reporter.
2. Web site: NYC: High-Tech History: Drinks and Discussion with the University Librarian. 2022-04-05. 2019-03-28. Cambridge in America.
3. Web site: Robinson . Debbie . University of Exeter . 2023-01-21 . www.exeter.ac.uk . en.
4. Web site: Cambridge welcomes Dr Jessica Gardner as new University Librarian. Francesca. Harper. 9 December 2016. Lib.cam.ac.uk. 20 November 2017.
5. Web site: New Cambridge librarian looks to take scholarship to the world. 22 December 2016. Timeshighereducation.com. 20 November 2017.
6. Web site: The future of the academic book: Interview with Dr. Jessica Gardner - Research Libraries UK. Rluk.ac.uk. 23 January 2017 . 20 November 2017.