Audra Eagle Yun

Biography

Audra Eagle Yun is Head of Special Collections & Archives and University Archivist at the University of California, Irvine Libraries. She holds a Master of Library & Information Science with a specialization in Archival Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Critical Theory from Duke University. In her role since February 2013, Eagle Yun provides administration and vision for the department, including supervision, collection development, archival activities, and technical services, with a focus on user-centered reference and instruction.

Eagle Yun's scholarly work centers on archival theory and practice, with particular emphasis on community-centered approaches and ethical considerations in archives. She serves as Principal Investigator for a four-year, $800,000 Mellon Foundation grant supporting the Community-Centered Archives Practice project, which aims to cultivate commitment among higher education institutions to community-centered archives approaches. She has co-edited the forthcoming volume "Selecting and Appraising Archives and Manuscripts" and served as Team Lead for the National Best Practices for Archival Accessioning Working Group, which produced an SAA-endorsed standard in 2024.

Eagle Yun was named a Distinguished Fellow of the Society of American Archivists in 2024, the highest honor bestowed by the organization for outstanding contributions to the profession. She serves on multiple professional committees, including as co-Chair of the SAA Awards Committee and as a member of the Archives Leadership Institute Steering Committee at the University of Virginia.

Education

• Master of Library & Information Science in Archival Studies, University of California, Los Angeles
• Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Critical Theory, Duke University

Distinctions

• Distinguished Fellow of the Society of American Archivists, 2024