Directory of Archival Consultants

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I am an archivist with over ten years experience in archives, specifically performing and visual arts collections that defy traditional best practices. I can help you develop digitization plans, write grants to obtain funding, and connect you with vendors who prioritize artists and arts institutions.

As the manager of digital and special projects at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club Archives (2018-2023) I oversaw the digitization and management of over 60 years of Off-off Broadway history. At NYU's Fales Library and Special Collections (2014-2017), I worked closely with artists to process their papers, and provide reference services to patrons of all kinds. At the New York City...

Expertise: Collection Assessment; Digital Archiving; Archival Research; Digital Preservation Training; Digitization; Archival appraisal; Archival standards; Arrangement and description; Cataloging; Digital Asset Management (DAM); Disaster preparedness; Exhibit planning and implementation; Finding aids; Fundraising and grant writing; Policy development; Preservation; Records survey planning and implementation
Contact:
Contact Name: Sophie Glidden-Lyon
Location(s):
Brooklyn, NY

Shelley Diamond Archival Solutions LLC specializes in archival and collection management services for artists, private collectors and estates in New York City, and home inventory services for NYC homeowners and renters. We help private individuals ensure the long-term preservation of their collections, protect their private property assets, and identify and manage risk.

Our services help working artists organize their art, studio and business records, and aid families and executors overseeing the stewardship and legacy of an artist’s estate.  Our collection management services guide collectors in the care, storage, organization, documentation, safe display and long-term...

Expertise: Archival program evaluation; Artist Archives; Arrangement and description; Artist Estates; Cataloging; Inventories; Facilities planning and development; Finding aids; Site assessments; Storage and housing; Management and administration; Preservation; Records survey planning and implementation; Strategic planning
Contact:
Contact Name: Shelley Diamond
Location(s):
Brooklyn, NY