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Dr. Gregory S. Hunter is Professor of Library and Information Science and Director of the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Archives and Records Management at the Palmer School of Library and Information Science, Long Island University. A Certified Records Manager and Certified Archivist, he has been a faculty member since 1990 and is an elected Fellow of the Society of American Archivists (2004). From 2004 to 2009, he served as principal archivist and records manager on a Lockheed Martin-led team that developed the Electronic Records Archives (ERA) for the National Archives and Records Administration, contributing to four patents in digital preservation.
His research focuses on Archives and Records Management and Digital Preservation, with a strong emphasis on practical applications, institutional knowledge management, and the integration of archival practices in historical and business contexts. He has published extensively on appraisal, digital records, and archival education, shaping both academic discourse and professional standards.
Dr. Hunter's scholarly output spans over three decades, with a consistent focus on evolving archival challenges in the digital age. His publications reveal a trajectory from early work on business and institutional archives to pioneering contributions in digital preservation, electronic records, and knowledge management. The recurring themes include archival appraisal, lifecycle management, and the vital role of archives in organizational and historical memory.
- Fellow, Society of American Archivists (2004)
- Waldo Gifford Leland Award (2004)
- Preservation Publication Award (2001)
- David Newton Award for Excellence in Teaching (2005)
- Inductee, Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels (2001)
- Founding President, Academy of Certified Archivists (1989)
- Mellon Foundation Fellow (1991, 1992)
- Nominee, Emmett Leahy Award (2003, 2004)
Dr. Hunter has secured major professional contracts, including a $308 million project with Lockheed Martin and NARA. He has advised on archival programs for the United Negro College Fund and ITT Corporation. As Editor of The American Archivist since 2012, he continues to guide scholarly discourse in the field. He has mentored through training programs and editorial leadership, though formal advisees are not listed.
He has led the development of archival training materials, including the UNCF Archival Training Institute Workbook and MARAC Technical Leaflets, and contributed to national standards through professional organizations such as the Society of American Archivists, ARMA International, and the Academy of Certified Archivists.
