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Dr. Julie Brooks is a Lecturer in the School of History at University College Dublin (UCD), specializing in archives and records management. She holds a PhD from Durham University (2006) and an MA in Archives and Records Management from UCD (2008). Her roles include coordinating MA programs, professional certificate courses, and work placements. She has served as an Archives Assistant at Durham University, Project Archivist at the National Archives of Ireland (2008-2011), and temporary lecturer at UCD.
Her research focuses on recordkeeping theory, digital records management, archival appraisal, and Irish history, particularly Presbyterian radicalism and the tenant right movement. She actively participates in professional organizations like the Archives and Records Association (UK/Ireland) and contributes to international standards via the ISO through Ireland's National Standards Authority.
Teaching responsibilities include modules such as Archives and their Users, Records Management in Practice, and Archives Preservation. She collaborates with institutions like the National Archives of Ireland, UCD Digital Library, and the Guinness Archive to enhance practical learning.
- Research Highlights: Investigates Irish administrative documentation of convict transportation (19th century), digital recordkeeping challenges, and the role of archives in accountability.
- Awards: Recipient of the Lisa McElhinney Student Bursary Award (2008).
- Professional Engagement: Committee member of the Information and Records Management Society, contributor to ISO standards, and advocate for ethical recordkeeping practices.
Her work bridges historical scholarship with modern archival challenges, emphasizing the preservation and accessibility of both physical and digital records.
