Master of Library Science, SUNY University at Buffalo, 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies, 2004
Professional Experience
Director of Library Services, Georgian Court University, 2016-present
Systems Librarian/Holistic Health & Exercise Science Librarian, Georgian Court University, 2006-2018
Computer Consultant, Erie NAMI National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Buffalo, NY, 2005-2016
Instructional Technology Support Assistant, Science and Engineering Node Services (SENS), SUNY University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 2004-2006
Website Designer, Office of Academic Support, Niagara University, Niagara Falls, NY, 2002
Research / Creativity Interest Area
Publications & Presentations
Donnelly, J. (2018). Changing roles and workflows in a new ILS. Facilitator/Presenter. OCLC Regional Conference, Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, December 14, 2018.
Donnelly, J., & Herbert, B. (2017). Calling all gamers: Game night in the academic library. College & Research Libraries News, 78(7), 388. doi:https://doi.org/10.5860/crln.78.7.388
Donnelly, J. C. (2017). Current trends in academic libraries & the future of the GCU SMJC Library. Presentation. Georgian Court University, March 16, 2017 & May 23, 2017
Attardo, C. & Donnelly, J. C. (2016). A novelist’s way. Presentation. Georgian Court University, Georgian Court University, November 1, 2016.
Donnelly, J. C. & Herbert, B. R. (2016). Calling all gamers: game night in the academic library. Presentation. NJLA Annual Conference, Harrah’s Resort, Atlantic City, NJ May 17, 2016.
Donnelly, J. C., Dubicki, E., & Schmidt, G. (2013). Using Faculty Perspectives on Information Literacy to Build Student Research Skills. Presentation. VALE Annual User Conference, Rutgers University, January 4, 2013.
Donnelly, J. C. & Gewissler, L. (2012). GCU LibQUAL Experience. Poster Presentation. VALE Annual Assessment Fair, Rutgers University, July 26, 2012.
Donnelly, J. C. & Gewissler, L. (2012). LibQUAL Process and Results Comparison. Presentation. VALE LibQUAL, Rutgers University, April 12, 2012.
Donnelly, J. C. (2011). Evidence of Chi and It’s Applications in the Healing World. Poster Presentation. Holistic Health Conference 2011, Georgian Court University, May 11, 2011.
Donnelly, J. C. & Donnelly, J. D. (2011). Integrating Searchpath into the Curriculum: Innovations and Outcomes. Poster presentation. VALE 2011 Annual Users’ Conference, Rutgers University, January 5, 2011.
Donnelly, J. C. (2010). On Information Literacy. Presentation. GCU Assessment Day, Georgian Court University, May 6, 2010.
Donnelly, J. C. (2009). Searchpath: GCU Online Information Literacy Tutorial. Presentation. GCU Faculty Development Day, Georgian Court University, August 19, 2009.
Donnelly, J. C. (2008). The Future of Libraries and the Information Commons. Presentation. GCU Faculty Development Day, Georgian Court University, August 21, 2008.
Donnelly, J. C. (2008). Information Literacy. Presentation. GCU Faculty Development Day, Georgian Court University, August 20, 2008.
Donnelly, J. C. (2006). New Interlibrary Loan Policy for academic libraries in the state of New Jersey. Presentation. CJRLC Annual Meeting, Princeton Public Library, August 23, 2006.
Additional Information
Awards/Grants/Major Accomplishments
2021-2022 Successful merging and training of two library staff departments into a single fully cross-trained unit supporting both access services and technical services operations
2018 Library Donation Drive/SMJC Library Building 25th Anniversary, raised over $12,000
