Jessica Deshaies

Hi, I’m Jessica!

I am the Business Data and Entrepreneurship Librarian here at the University of Delaware Library.

I support the Lerner College community by helping students, staff, faculty, and researchers use library resources for research and assignments, and by offering instruction and guidance related to business information, economic and financial data, resources for starting and growing ventures, and emerging technologies like AI.

Please feel free to reach out if you’d like to discuss an assignment, research, teaching, or if you want to learn about other ways that the library can support you!

I can help you:
- Use library tools like our catalog, databases, and journals
- Find business and market information, like company profiles, industry trends, and financial data
- Use tools for business research like PitchBook, IBISWorld, and Statista
- Access open and free resources for business, economics, and entrepreneurship
- Understand how to evaluate sources and use information

I can create:
- Custom research guides for your course that walk students through topics, assignments, and resources
- Instruction sessions that teach students how to find and use business data or market research
- Tutorials and learning materials that support learning

I can support researchers with:
- Finding data for research projects and publications
- Research data management planning and sharing
- Guidance on scholarly publishing and open access
- Staying up to date on emerging tools like AI for business research