Tom Belton

Professional Biography

My career as an Archivist spans over 38 years. I have worked as an Archivist at Western since 2005. Between 2019 and 2024, I served as Head of Archives and Special Collections.

I am currently responsible for university records and photographic collections. 

Education

• BA, History, Western University
• MA, History, University of Waterloo
• Certification, Certified Archivist (CA), Academy of Certified Archivists

Research Interests

My research interests are varied and include the use of GIS for archives. I have always been interested in the study of recordkeeping forms and procedures. I have published articles and given presentations on the topics of archival and recordkeeping history, GIS in archives, photographic collections, and community archives in El Salvador.

I am interested in the intersections of archives in time and space with physical and social sciences, such as meteorology and anthropology.