Ohio University
Miriam Nelson has a diverse work experience in the field of archives, preservation, and digital initiatives. From 2007 to 2012, they worked as a Conservation Technician at Indiana University. In 2012, they joined Ohio University as the Head of Preservation and Digital Initiatives, a position they held until 2021. During their time at Ohio University, they also served as the Interim Head of the Mahn Center for Archives & Special Collections. Currently, Miriam is the Director of the Mahn Center for Archives & Special Collections, Preservation, & Digital Initiatives at Ohio University.
Miriam Nelson's education history shows that they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art History from The University of New Mexico in 2002. Miriam then went on to complete a Master of Arts (MA) in Cultural Memory from the University of London in 2004. In 2007, Miriam earned a Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) degree from Indiana University Bloomington. Miriam also obtained a Post Master's Certificate in the field of Curation and Management of Digital Assets from the University of Maryland in 2016. Additionally, Miriam has an additional certification in Curation and Management of Digital Assets from the University of Maryland.