Jessica Ugstad

Jessica Ugstad joined the Daniel F. Cracchiolo Law Library in July 2018 as a Library Associate/Cataloger. In July 2021, Jessica was selected for the newly-created Collection Management Librarian position. Jessica received continuing status and promotion to Associate Librarian in 2024. She is currently pursuing her Master of Legal Studies (MLS) from the College of Law (MLS ’25). She holds a M.A. in Library and Information Science, a M.A in Human Right Practice, and a Graduate Certificate in Archival Studies, all from the University of Arizona. She also has a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Technical Communications and Women and Gender Studies. Prior to working at the Law Library, she worked for the Western Archeological and Conservation Center, National Park Service, under a cooperative agreement with the University of Arizona, as a Project Archivist.

Jessica was hired as the Collection Management Librarian July 2021. Jessica is currently the project manager for the Navajo Nation Department of Water Resources Library Preservation Project (NNDWRLPP).

Degree(s)

• 2022, M.A. Human Rights Practice, The University of Arizona
• 2016, M.A. Library and Information Science, The University of Arizona
• 2013, B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies, Technical Communication and Women and Gender Studies, Arizona State University