Directory of Archival Consultants

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This easy-to-use Directory of Archival Consultants contains information about experts across the country who provide professional consulting services on various aspects of archives and archiving. All listings in this directory are paid listings. Information provided by consultants is not independently checked or verified.

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Available locally, on-site and virtually. 

Expertise: Access and classification reviews; ArchivesSpace; Historical research; Content Management Applications; Archival appraisal; Digital Preservation Applications; Preservica; Archival program evaluation; Archival standards; Arrangement and description; Budgeting and financial planning; Cataloging; Inventories; Creative media; Digitization / digital program development; Disaster preparedness; Electronic records management; Selecting and Implementing Collections Management Systems; Exhibit planning and implementation; Facilities planning and development; Finding aids; Genealogical Research; Government relations; Management and administration; Outreach and public programs; Policy development; Preservation; Records survey planning and implementation; Staffing and implementation; Strategic planning; Transcription
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Contact Name: Alexandra M. Hilton, MLIS
Location(s):
New York, NY

Backlog specializes in archives management for organizations with rich histories. 

Expertise: Collection Assessment; Digital Preservation Training; Facilities planning and development; Finding aids; Fundraising and grant writing; Management and administration; Outreach and public programs; Policy development; Records management; Records survey planning and implementation; Software applications; Staff training and recruitment
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Contact Name: Emma Prince, C.A., M.S.
Location(s):
St Louis, MO

Bright Archives is an independent archival production house. We help people and organizations tap into one of their strongest assets—their story.

We offer professional archival services alongside storytelling solutions, from collection assessments and cataloging to documentary-style videography and interviews. We understand that the value of archives is often beneath the surface, so we provide a unique combination of archives and creative media solutions to bring those stories to life.

Owners Katherine Barbera and David Bernabo have more than 30 years of combined experience in...

Expertise: Artist Archives; Archival appraisal; Community Programs; Archival program evaluation; Archival standards; Arrangement and description; Cataloging; Creative media; Outreach; Podcast production; Project Management; Research; Social Media; Facilities planning and development; Visual Materials; Management and administration; Oral history planning and implementation; Outreach and public programs; Policy development; Staff training and recruitment; Staffing and implementation; Strategic planning; Transcription; Videography; Other
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Contact Name: Katherine Barbera
Location(s):
Pittsburgh, PA
Expertise: Archival appraisal; Archival standards; Arrangement and description; Digitization / digital program development; Exhibit planning and implementation; Facilities planning and development; Finding aids; Fundraising and grant writing
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Contact Name: Chatham Ewing
Location(s):
Shaker Heights, OH

"...getting meaningful work done--for you and the larger collective memory."

Expertise: Starting an Archives; Artist Archives; Arrangement and description; Disaster preparedness; Facilities planning and development; Visual Materials; Management and administration
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Contact Name: Dr. Karen J. TRIVETTE
Location(s):
Atlantic Beach, NC

Hunter Information Management Services, Inc., specializes in all aspects of archives and records management. Its president, Dr. Gregory S. Hunter, is both a Certified Records Manager and a Certified Archivist. In August 2004 he was elected a Fellow of the Society of American Archivists and two of his books have received awards from SAA. Since January, 1990 Dr. Hunter has been a Professor in the Palmer School of Library and Information Science at Long Island University, directing graduate-level certificate programs in archives and records management. Dr. Hunter previously served as Manager of Corporate Records for ITT Corporation and Director of Archival Programs for the United Negro...

Expertise: Archival appraisal; Archival program evaluation; Digitization / digital program development; Electronic records management; Facilities planning and development; Records management; Records survey planning and implementation; Strategic planning
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Contact Name: Gregory S. Hunter, Ph.D., CA, CRM
Location(s):
Winter Garden, FL
Expertise: Archival appraisal; Archival program evaluation; Archival standards; Digitization / digital program development; Religious archives consolidation; Exhibit planning and implementation; Facilities planning and development; Oral history planning and implementation; Records management; Records survey planning and implementation; Staffing and implementation
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Contact Name: Jane Kenamore, CA
Location(s):
Wilmette, IL

Work with our Trusted Subject Matter Experts

Our internationally-recognized consulting team is a trusted partner in information gathering, recommending best practices, and providing guidance for decision making. To date, our services have helped over 500 clients and procured an estimated one million dollars in grant funding for cultural heritage institutions.

Areas of Expertise 

  • Digitization & Metadata
  • Disaster Planning & Response
  • Environmental Assessment & Preservation
  • Project Management
  • Space Planning
  • and more!

Cost Effective Solutions...

Expertise: Needs Assessments; Archival and Library Security; Audiovisual preservation and digitization; Community Programs; Archival standards; Digital Preservation; Digitization / digital program development; Project Management; Disaster preparedness; Site assessments; Facilities planning and development; Storage and housing; Policy development; Preservation; Records management; Records survey planning and implementation; Strategic planning
Contact:
Contact Name: Katy Klettlinger
Location(s):
Serving the US and abroad

Are you planning new services, facilities, or programs for your archives? Interested in developing new vision and mission statements, strategic plans, and connecting important ongoing staff activities? Considering new ways to collaborate with partners? Evaluating your approach to teaching with primary sources? Looking for ways to engage students in learning at a deeper level with your resources? We'll be happy to help!

Expertise: Collaboration; Archival program evaluation; Digitization / digital program development; Facilities planning and development; Oral history planning and implementation; Outreach and public programs; Staff training and recruitment; Staffing and implementation; Strategic planning
Contact:
Contact Name: Marilyn McKinley Parrish
Location(s):
East Petersburg, PA

About

Monocurate LLC is a brick-and-mortar specialized archival consulting firm located in Austin, Texas. Monocurate is dedicated to providing comprehensive services in archival management, preservation, and digitization. Founded by a skilled archivist with a commitment to safeguarding historical and cultural materials, Monocurate works closely with individuals, organizations, and communities to ensure that their valuable records and collections are properly preserved for future generations.

Our Advantages
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Expertise: Collection Guides; Encoded Archival Description (EAD); Needs Assessments; Videotape; Artist Archives; Digitization; Collaboration; Archival standards; Arrangement and description; Inventories; Preservation policy and procedures development; Site assessments; Facilities planning and development; Storage and housing; Genealogical Research; Oral history planning and implementation; Outreach and public programs; Preservation; Records survey planning and implementation; Other
Contact:
Contact Name: Brooke Lake, MLIS
Location(s):
Austin, TX