Personal profile
About
Jennifer L. Murray is the Dean of the Thomas G. Carpenter Library at the University of North Florida. With more than 25 years of experience in academic libraries, she brings extensive expertise in administration, technical services, and library systems. Her career began at SUNY Buffalo, where she spent 16 years leading initiatives in integrated library systems, cataloging, electronic resources, and discovery tools. Since joining UNF in 2017, Jennifer has advanced library services and technologies to ensure resources remain readily available and user-friendly, while collaborating with senior administrators to support the University’s academic mission. As Dean, she provides leadership for all aspects of the library, and guides strategic planning, facilities management, and innovation to strengthen the library’s role in enhancing academic success.
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- Jennifer Murray - Curriculum Vitae
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Education/Academic qualification
Library Science, MLS, State University of New York at Buffalo
… → May 2001
Business Administration, BS, State University of New York at Buffalo
… → May 1999
External positions
Project Manager, Clarivate
Jun 2022 → Sep 2023
Head of Discovery Services, State University of New York at Buffalo
Aug 2015 → Mar 2017
Intota Development Partner, State University of New York at Buffalo
Oct 2011 → Jul 2014
Project Manager, State University of New York at Buffalo
Sep 2011 → Aug 2015
Senior Programmer Analyst, State University of New York at Buffalo
Jul 2006 → Sep 2011
Lead Programmer Analyst, State University of New York at Buffalo
Jan 2001 → Jul 2006
Research Interests
- Assessment
- Data Visualization
- Technology Integrations
Disciplines
- Library and Information Science
Projects
- 1 Finished
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Disappearing Worlds: Poetry Installations by Clark Lunberry, 2013–2023
Lunberry, C. & Murray, J., 2025, University of North Florida Thomas G. Carpenter Library.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Introduction to Data Visualization with Tableau
Murray, J. L. & Rakita, G. F. M., Jan 28 2022, (Unpublished)Research output: Other contribution › Workshop
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Technical services and systems: Supporting student success during COVID-19
Murray, J. L. & Boyd, C., Jan 1 2022, In: College & Research Libraries News. 83, 1, p. 23-25Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Academic Library Assessment: Strengthening the Collective
Long, A., Murray, J. L., Kinsley, K. & Race, T., Oct 26 2020.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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Book Review of The Role of the Electronic Resources Librarian
Murray, J., Oct 2020, In: Library Resources & Technical Services. 64, 4, p. 186Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Exhibit/Film/Resource review › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
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American Library Association (ALA) (External organization)
Murray, J. (Member)
2024 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) (External organization)
Murray, J. (Member)
2024 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Leadership Institute for Academic Librarians at Harvard University, 2024
Murray, J. (Participant)
2024Activity: Participation in program/event › Leadership institute
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Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Murray, J. (Recipient)
May 2023Activity: Other › Certification
Prizes
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2014 Libraries Innovation Award for Tableau Desktop Licenses
Murray, J. (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Awards and Honors