Eric Ames

Eric Ames is an Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Museum Studies at Baylor University, where he has taught courses on Archival Technology, Digital Collections Management, and Community Relations since 2011. He is also an Associate Director for Advancement, Exhibits & Community Engagement at the Baylor University Libraries, overseeing digital collections, grant writing, and strategic communications since 2005.

• Education: M.A. in Museum Studies and B.A. in Public Relations from Baylor University and Texas Tech University, respectively.
• Research Interests: His work focuses on digital humanities, community engagement, archival technology, and the intersection of museums with public relations and strategic planning.
• Publications: Authored three books on Waco history, including Hidden History of Waco (2020), Images of Modern America: Waco (2016), and Images of America: Waco (2009).
• Projects: Manages the Baylor University Libraries Digital Collections (digitalcollections.baylor.edu) and contributes to outreach initiatives in marketing and digital curation.