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Associate Professor Joanne Evans is a leading academic in archival and recordkeeping studies at Monash University's Faculty of Information Technology. She heads the Digital Transformation group in the Department of Human Centred Computing and holds an ARC Future Fellowship (2015-2018) focused on co-designing inclusive recordkeeping systems for childhood out-of-home care. Her expertise spans participatory design, rights-based frameworks, and digital equity.
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy (Archives and Recordkeeping), Monash University (2007)
- Graduate Certificate in Higher Education, Monash University (2012)
- Multiple diplomas in Information Technology and Management from RMIT University
- Bachelor of Science with Honours (Chemistry), Australian National University (1988)
Research Interests: Evans' work addresses lifelong identity, memory, and accountability for care-experienced individuals through participatory design. She explores recordkeeping informatics, digital equity, and ethical technologies. Recent projects include real-time rights-based governance systems and multicultural approaches to IT education.
Key Contributions:
- Established the Recordkeeping and the Rights of the Child Research Program
- Developed frameworks for inclusive recordkeeping networks
- Advocated for archival justice and data sovereignty
Awards & Activities:
- ARC Future Fellowship (2015-2018)
- Member of International Council on Archives, Australian Society of Archivists, and Australian Library and Information Association
Teaching: Leads units in recordkeeping informatics, archival systems, and information management within Monash's IT curriculum.
