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Dr Mike Jones is an award-winning researcher, practitioner, and consultant based in Melbourne, Australia. For the past fifteen years he has collaborated with researchers, academics, community organisations, and the GLAM sector (galleries, libraries, archives, and museums) on digital collections and public history projects. A sought-after speaker in Australia and internationally, he has made substantial contributions to the GLAM sector, digital humanities, and history as a writer, presenter, committee member, teacher, and mentor.
Mike's interdisciplinary research explores the history of archives, museums, and collections-based knowledge, with a particular focus on the ways in which contemporary technologies can better support relationships within and between archives, museums, disciplines, and communities. He is particularly interested in the potential for this work to improve community wellbeing, foster social diversity and cohesion, and contribute to social justice. In addition to his academic work, Mike is also an experienced practitioner. He has worked as a consultant with governments and community organisations on digital, collections, and knowledge management projects, including the preparation of significance assessments and delivering reports and recommendations as part of strategic planning activities. |