Robert Sanderson
About Robert Sanderson
Robert Sanderson serves as the Senior Director for Digital Cultural Heritage at Yale University, a position he has held since 2023. He has an extensive academic and professional background in cultural heritage, information science, and metadata management.
Current Position at Yale University
Robert Sanderson serves as the Senior Director for Digital Cultural Heritage at Yale University. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the university's initiatives in digital cultural heritage. His role involves overseeing projects that enhance the accessibility and preservation of cultural artifacts through digital means. The position is hybrid, allowing for both in-person and remote work in New Haven, Connecticut.
Previous Experience in Cultural Heritage
Before his current role, Robert Sanderson worked as the Cultural Heritage Metadata Director at Yale University from 2020 to 2023. In this capacity, he focused on the development and implementation of metadata standards to improve the organization and accessibility of cultural heritage resources. His experience in this area is complemented by his previous work as a Semantic Architect at the J. Paul Getty Trust from 2016 to 2020.
Educational Background
Robert Sanderson studied at the University of Canterbury, where he earned a B.A. (Hons) in French, History, and Philosophy from 1995 to 1997. He then pursued further education at the University of Liverpool, achieving a Ph.D. in French, History, and Information Science from 1997 to 2003. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in digital cultural heritage and information science.
Professional Experience in Information Science
Robert Sanderson has extensive experience in information science and digital standards. He worked as an Information Standards Architect at Stanford University from 2014 to 2016, where he contributed to digital library services. Additionally, he served as a Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of Liverpool from 2004 to 2009, where he taught and conducted research in the field.
Research and Development Roles
Throughout his career, Robert Sanderson has held various research and development roles. He worked as a Researcher at the University of Liverpool from 2000 to 2004, focusing on projects related to information science. He also briefly worked as a Data and Software Specialist at Farallon Geographics in 2020, where he applied his expertise in data management.