Andrew Elder

Andrew Elder is an experienced archivist and library professional serving as the University Archivist and Curator of Special Collections at UMass Boston since December 2010. In this role, Andrew leads a team focused on the strategic growth and stewardship of archival collections, community engagement, and compliance with library policies. Andrew has held multiple positions within UMass Boston, including roles as an Interim University Archivist, Co-Instructor, Digital Archives and Outreach Librarian, and Scholarly Communication and Outreach Coordinator. Additionally, Andrew has contributed to The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston as an archivist and board member since 2006, including serving as Chair of the Board. Andrew's prior experience includes positions at Boston Children's Hospital, Wheelock College, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Division of Archives and Records. Andrew holds an M.S. in Library and Information Science/Archives Management from Simmons University and a B.A. in English and Women's Studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.