Jeremy Garritano
About Jeremy Garritano
Jeremy Garritano serves as the Director of Research Support and Outreach Programs at the Marx Science and Social Science Library at Yale University. He has held various librarian roles at institutions such as the University of Virginia, Purdue University, and George Mason University, accumulating extensive experience in research support and library science.
Current Role at Yale University
Jeremy Garritano serves as the Director of Research Support and Outreach Programs at the Marx Science and Social Science Library at Yale University. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the library's mission of supporting research initiatives and enhancing outreach efforts within the academic community. His role involves collaborating with faculty and students to facilitate access to research resources and promote library services.
Previous Experience in Academic Libraries
Garritano has extensive experience in academic libraries, having worked in various capacities across multiple institutions. He served as a Research Librarian for Sciences/Engineering at the University of Virginia from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, he was the Associate Director of Departmental Partnerships & Services at the same university from 2018 to 2020. His earlier roles include positions at Purdue University, where he worked as a Chemical Information Specialist and Associate Professor of Library Science from 2010 to 2014, and as a Visiting Science Librarian at Earlham College from 2003 to 2004.
Educational Background
Jeremy Garritano holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from Purdue University, which he completed from 1994 to 1998. He furthered his education at Indiana University Bloomington, where he obtained a Master's of Library Science (MLS) from 1998 to 2000. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his career in library science and research support.
Career Timeline
Garritano's career spans over two decades in various roles within academic libraries. He began his career as a Science Reference/Liaison Librarian at George Mason University from 2000 to 2003. He then transitioned to Purdue University, where he worked for six years as a Chemical Information Specialist and Assistant Professor of Library Science. After that, he held positions at the University of Maryland and the University of Virginia, before his current role at Yale University.