April Norris

April Norris is an Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Doctoral Fellow in the School of Information at the University of Texas at Austin. She holds a M.S. in Information Studies and an Endorsement of Specialization in digital preservation from the University of Texas at Austin.

As a researcher and educator, April wants to help improve the practicability of preserving our digital heritage. This goal requires investigating and addressing economic, legal, social, and technological challenges associated with preserving digital materials. Professionally, April has worked in records management in both Texas state government and higher education. She is a member of the Society of American Archivists and ARMA International.