Donald Force

Donald Force is an Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) School of Information Studies. He specializes in archival science, digital collections, and records management practices. His research focuses on digital archiving pedagogy, legal aspects of recordkeeping, and historical recordkeeping systems.

• PhD: School of Library, Archival and Information Studies, University of British Columbia (2013)
• MLS (Archives Concentration): Indiana University (2007)
• MIS: Indiana University (2007)
• MA History: Southern Illinois University Carbondale (2004)
• BA English: Millersville University (2000)

Research interests include digital libraries, records management education, and legal compliance in information governance. His work analyzes public library records practices and graduate archival education reforms. Recent publications address Midwestern library retention strategies and the future of records management in North America.