FLR 0 Burling Library
ɬÀï·¬, IA 50112
United States
Allison Haack
Digital Curation and Archives Specialist
Allison joined the ɬÀï·¬ Libraries in November of 2014 as the Library Special Collections & Archives Assistant. In January of 2026, she moved into the new role of Digital Curation and Archives Specialist.
Her work includes processing archival collections and creating finding aids; assisting patrons with archival reference questions; digitizing archival materials and creating metadata for inclusion in Digital ɬÀï·¬; curating digitized and born-digital content; assisting in planning and managing class visits to SCA; and creating, maintaining, and implementing archival retention schedules.
She is currently a board member of the Iowa Conservation and Preservation Consortium. Outside of work, she serves on the boards of the ɬÀï·¬ Historical Museum and the Friends of Drake Community Library.
Education and Degrees
B.A. in History from Simpson College, 2010
MLS with specialization in archives and records management from Indiana University-Bloomington, 2014
Museum Studies Certificate from University of Iowa, 2025
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