Bio
Dana Murray is a PhD student at the Faculty of Information at the University of Toronto studying disasters, care work, and cultural heritage. Her research examines the effects of extreme weather events on gallery, library, archive, and museum (GLAM) practitioners as they seek to navigate between professional and personal duties in periods of crisis, as well as the emergent practices that stem from this tension.
Prior to her doctoral studies, Dana worked as a collection specialist and registrar in federal, municipal, and private museological collections. Her research and methodology grow out of her professional experience as well as committee work as Chair of the Emergency Sub-Committee, Association of Registrars and Collection Specialists.
Specialization
Collections care; GLAM practitioners; extreme weather events; disaster studies; community-led research.
Degrees
- Master of Museum Studies (MMSt), University of Toronto
- M.A. Religion and Public Life, Carleton University
- H.B.A., Classical Civilizations, University of Toronto Mississauga
Committees or Affiliations
- Association of Registrars and Collection Specialists, Advocacy Committee
- Coalition of Museums for Climate Justice, Advisory Member at Large
- Great Lakes Research Alliance for the Study of Aboriginal Arts & Cultures (GRASAC)
- National Trust for Canada, Disaster Working Group
- Community-Based Research Canada
- Ontario Museum Association
Recognition and Accolades
- U of T Women’s Association Adele Csima Scholarship
- U of T Hilda Wilson Fellowship in Technology, Information and Culture
- Natural Hazards Center, Mary Fran Myers Scholarship