Professor Dr. Don Spanner

Biography

Professor Spanner specializes in archival studies. He teaches courses in archival studies within the Faculty of Information and Media Studies and the field of Public History at Western University. With a strong background in both American and Canadian archival practice, he incorporates a pragmatic approach to archival management alongside principled theoretical underpinnings in his teaching. His overarching goal is to break the stereotype of the bookish, introverted archivist and to engage students in the dynamic world of archival programs. He has previously worked at Archives Ontario and as a corporate archivist at London Life Insurance Company, where he developed graduate-level courses in archival reference services and public outreach. His research interests encompass Archival Studies, Reference Services, Outreach Development, and the Conservation and Preservation Management of Ontario History.

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