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David A. Wallace is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Michigan's School of Information, specializing in archival science and recordkeeping. He has been a full-time educator since 1997, focusing on topics such as accountability, social justice in archives, government secrecy, and electronic records management.
Education: Ph.D. in Library Science from the University of Pittsburgh (1997). He has held leadership roles in international initiatives, including directing UMSI's Global Information Engagement Program in Cape Town (2015–2020) and collaborating with organizations like the South African History Archive and Stories For Hope in Rwanda. His work emphasizes ethical memory construction and the role of archives in societal accountability.
Research interests include archival ethics, freedom of information, and the intersection of archives with social justice. He has edited major works such as Archives, Recordkeeping & Social Justice (2020) and served as editor for special issues on memory ethics. His consulting projects span international development and conflict resolution contexts.
Professional contributions include co-editing Archives and the Public Good (2002) and technical editing for the National Security Archive's policy series. He has advised on electronic records management policies for governments and organizations, addressing challenges in digital curation and legal compliance.
Awards and honors are not explicitly listed, though his extensive editorial and advisory roles reflect his scholarly impact. He leads the African Studies Center as an affiliated faculty member, integrating archival practices with interdisciplinary global studies.
