معرفی
Edward Benoit III is the Interim Director and Associate Professor in Louisiana State University's School of Information Studies. He coordinates archival studies and cultural heritage programs, focusing on participatory archives, climate change impacts on GLAM institutions, and military records preservation. His Virtual Footlocker Project explores soldier archiving practices, while PROTECCT-GLAM addresses climate risks for cultural institutions.
Education: PhD (2014), MLIS (2009), MA History (2009), and BA (2006) from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Research Interests
Dr. Benoit specializes in community archives, non-traditional materials, and archival education innovation. He advocates for participatory methodologies and applies climate resilience strategies to cultural heritage preservation. His work bridges academic research with practical solutions for GLAM institutions facing environmental threats.
Grants & Projects
- PROTECCT-GLAM ($458k IMLS grant, 2022)
- Virtual Footlocker Project ($390k IMLS grant, 2018)
- Social Tagging of Moving Images (SAA Foundation grant, $2.4k, 2016)
Awards
Recipient of LSU's Distinguished Faculty Teaching Award (2024), ALISE's Excellence in Teaching Award (2023), and 2017 Distinguished Alumni recognition from his alma mater.
He serves on editorial boards (e.g., Preservation, Digital Technology & Culture), chairs the Archival Education and Research Institute Steering Committee, and leads national initiatives like the Louisiana Historical Records Advisory Board.
