Sonya Rooney
Contact
- Department
- Library
- Name
- Sonya Rooney
- Job Title
- University Archivist
- Email Address
- srooney@wustl.edu
- Phone Number
- (314) 935-9730
Sonya is the University Archivist at Washington University. She has been at the university for 18years and has worked in archives for more than 20 years. Sonya holds a BA in history, an MA in history with a concentration in museum studies, and is a certified archivist. She enjoys working with University Archives donors, giving presentations to classes, and helping researchers.
Collecting Area
Washington University history
Selected Projects, Activities, and Accomplishments:
- 2021 presentation: “Explore Faculty Papers with the University Archivist”
- “What is an Archive?” video
- “Washington People: Sonya Rooney” feature in The Source
Services Include
- Identify and provide library tools, resources, and services that meet your research needs.
- Develop effective instruction and learning materials for courses and disciplines
- Cultivate, maintain, and manage collections of the greatest value to the Washington University community.