Courtney Berge

Courtney Berge is an Assistant Professor at Augusta University's Libraries, specializing in archival science and museology. With an AM in Museology from Baylor University (2017) and certification as an Archivist (2020), her work bridges historical preservation and digital documentation.

Research Focus:

• Oral history collection and migration
• Public history exhibition practices
• Digital archiving technologies
• Archival theory and finding aids
• Community-based documentation
• Historical memory curation

Recent Publications (2024-2025) demonstrate interdisciplinary applications in preserving cultural heritage through both analog and digital methods, with specific projects on veteran narratives, celebrity iconography, and World War II legal documentation. Her work emphasizes accessibility and technological innovation in archival practices.

Service & Leadership:

• Chair of Employee Engagement Committee (2023-Present)
• Member of Collections Development Committee and AU Faculty Development Committee
• Workshop Organizer for National History Day Research Roundup
• Guest Speaker at Augusta Museum of History
• Active in GIL Special Collections and Society of Georgia Archivists