Sara Janes

Professor Sara Janes serves as University Archivist at Lakehead University with a Professional Associate appointment in the Library. She teaches courses in archives and records management while leading electronic records initiatives, acquisitions, and public engagement programs through the Lakehead University Archives.

Academic Qualifications:

• Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS), McGill University
• Bachelor of Science (BSc), University of Toronto

Her research centers on critical challenges in modern archival practice, particularly ethical dilemmas in records access, user interactions with digital exhibits, and preservation of multi-format information systems. She pioneers innovative approaches to archival education and explores non-traditional applications of historical photographs.

Her core research domains include:

• Archival Studies
• Electronic Records Management
• Archival Education
• Ethics in Records Access
• Digital Archives
• Public Engagement in Archives

Professor Janes has delivered extensive public workshops on personal archiving and preservation while contributing to award-winning community projects including the Thunder Bay World War One Commemoration initiative recognized by the Ontario Historical Society.

She maintains active leadership in professional organizations including the Archives Association of Ontario and Archives and Technology Unconference, where she regularly presents on evolving archival methodologies and community engagement strategies.