Sonya Rooney

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Contact

Department
Library
Name
Sonya Rooney
Job Title
University Archivist
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.