Amy Schindler

Amy C. Schindler is the Director of Archives & Special Collections at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) Libraries, a position she has held since January 2014.12 She is also currently serving as the Interim Director of Research and Instruction Services at UNO.13

Professional Background

Prior to joining UNO, Schindler worked as the University Archivist at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. She has also held positions as the Curator of Manuscripts at the University at Albany, SUNY, where she was responsible for expanding and providing access to the Archives of Public Affairs & Policy.1

Education and Expertise

Schindler has extensive experience in archival work, including positions in local government and corporate archives. Her research interests focus on outreach, engagement, and public services in archives and special collections.1

Professional Activities

Throughout her career, Schindler has been actively involved in various professional organizations:

• Society of American Archivists (SAA)
• Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference (MARAC)
• Midwest Archives Conference

She has held leadership roles in these organizations, including:

• Co-chair of the SAA-ACRL/RBMS Joint Task Force on the Development of Standardized Statistical Measures for Public Services of Archival Repositories and Special Collections Libraries (2014-2018)
• Co-chair of the SAA Reference, Access and Outreach Section Exhibits and Events Committee (2017- )
• Co-chair of the SAA Reference, Access and Outreach Section Access to Electronic Records Working Group (2014-2015)1

Publications and Presentations

Schindler has authored publications on topics related to archives and special collections, including:

• "Staying Connected: Engaging Alumni and Students to Digitize the Carl 'Pappy' Fehr Choral Music Collection" (2014)
• "Student Curators in the Archives: Class-Curated Exhibits in Academic Special Collections" (2015)

She has also presented at numerous conferences, including meetings of the Society of American Archivists, Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference, and the American Association for History and Computing.1