Michael Scholz

Prof. Dr. Michael Scholz serves as Professor of Archival Science at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam within the Information Sciences Department. He holds significant administrative roles including Chairman of the Examination Board, Member of the Faculty Council, and Academic Director of the Brandenburg State Centre for Archives and Public Libraries.

His academic foundation was established through studies in history, Latin philology, and Protestant theology at the University of Göttingen (1982-1989), followed by doctoral research culminating in a 1994 dissertation on The residence of the Archbishops of Magdeburg in Halle in the first half of the 16th century. This was complemented by archival traineeships at the Brandenburg State Archives and Marburg School of Archives (1994-1996).

Prof. Scholz's expertise bridges Archival Science and historical research, with deep specialization in public archive management developed through leadership roles including Head of Department at the Brandenburg Main State Archives (1996-2005) and Head of the State Centre for Archives and Public Libraries (2005-2015). His work emphasizes practical applications in archival administration, legal frameworks, and professional training within public sector information services.

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