In addition to managing the University Archives, Dr. Carlson teaches courses in history and library science at Western Michigan University. Her research interests focus primarily on American History, including American Culture Studies, Material Culture, and Public History. Dr. Carlson’s most recent publications include “Archivists Partnering With Oral Historians: Documenting the Experiences of African Americans, Native Americans, and Mexican Americans” and “Teaching American History: Archivists Partnering with Public Schools” both appearing in Librarians as Community Partners: An Outreach Handbook.