Diana Marsh

Diana Marsh is an Affiliate Assistant Professor in the Department of American Studies at the University of Maryland, affiliated with the iSchool and Anthropology (ANTH). Her research focuses on museum studies, Indigenous archives, and the ethical dimensions of cultural heritage digitization. She is actively involved in initiatives like the Indigenous Description Group and SNAC (Social Networks and Archival Context) to advance reparative description practices and Indigenous sovereignty in archival work.

Her work bridges library and information science (LIS) with decolonizing methodologies, addressing topics such as archival repatriation, metadata ethics, and the intersection of Indigenous knowledge systems with digital technologies. Marsh collaborates with institutions like the Smithsonian Institution and contributes to global discussions on cultural heritage informatics and museum anthropology.

Marsh’s recent publications emphasize practical and theoretical frameworks for centering Indigenous perspectives in archival practices, including studies on the impact of digitized collections and the role of archives in fostering reciprocity with Indigenous communities. She has also explored tensions within LIS and the broader implications of surveillance in cultural institutions.

Her academic contributions extend to teaching, where she integrates critical perspectives on race, gender, and colonialism in curricula related to cultural heritage and museum practices.