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Jennifer Jumba is a Lecturer at the School of Information, San José State University, where she teaches courses such as INFO 246 (Information Technology Tools and Applications - Advanced), INFO 282 (Seminar in Library Management), and INFO 298 (Special Studies on MOOCs). She is actively engaged in both academic instruction and professional library service.
- Master of Library and Information Science, University of Pittsburgh (2013)
- Bachelor of Arts in International Business and Spanish, Randolph-Macon College (1995)
Her research and teaching interests center on adult library services, information literacy, and the role of libraries in continuing and distance education. She emphasizes practical applications of technology and leadership in public librarianship, informed by her prior experience in sales and marketing. In 2019, she earned an Emotionally Intelligent Leader certificate from Case Western University Weatherhead School of Management, further enhancing her leadership competencies.
Her scholarly work includes a 2017 co-authored book on designing and managing MOOCs, reflecting her interest in innovative educational models. The publication underscores trends in open-access learning, digital pedagogy, and the expanding role of information professionals in online education.
Jennifer is currently employed at Cuyahoga County Public Library as the Head of Adult Services, a role she has held since February 2017. Her professional trajectory includes progressive roles in public libraries in Ohio, combining frontline service with administrative leadership. She brings real-world experience in public service, program development, and organizational management into her academic teaching.
She has no listed scientific awards or formal advisees. Her academic contributions are primarily through teaching and professional practice, with a focus on applying librarianship to community needs and lifelong learning.
