Abstract
This article outlines a basic roadmap for administrators of university archives and special collections who seek to develop an "archivist-in-residence" position for the first time. The article explores how university archives and special collections can apply diversity management best practices to optimize their unit and organizational approach to diversity and inclusion initiatives. Topics encompass advocacy models, defining a culture of mentorship, recruitment, onboarding and training, assessment as well as addressing opportunities for innovation and areas of expansion.
Author Biography
Angela Fritz is the Head of University Archives at the University of Notre Dame.
Recommended Citation
Fritz, Angela
(2019)
"Archivist-in-Residence: Advocating and Managing Archival Diversity Residency Opportunities in University Archives and Special Collections,"
Journal of Western Archives: Vol. 10:
Iss.
1, Article 2.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26077/c75b-f2cb
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/westernarchives/vol10/iss1/2
