Jessica Deshaies

Hi, I’m Jessica!

As the Business Data and Entrepreneurship Librarian in the Research and Engagement Department, I support the Lerner College of Business and Economics and interdisciplinary entrepreneurship programs.

I provide research help, instruction, and outreach focused on research data, business analytics, scholarly communication, and emerging technologies like AI. My role focuses on the ways these tools can support learning, research, and the real-world practice of business, economics, and entrepreneurship.

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