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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Whether you are hoping to organize your family papers, bring order to scattered organizational records, or preserve the legacy of an individual or organization, I bring a broad base of experience to help you achieve your project's goals.

As of 2023, I am only able to accomodate new projects within the Washington DC metropolitan region. 

Expertise: Collection Guides; Electronic records; Archival program evaluation; Archival standards; Arrangement and description; Reference services; Strategic planning
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Contact Name: Lori Eaton, CA, MLIS
Location(s):
Fairfax, VA

Ital Preservation, provides wide-ranging guidance in proper preservation management. Through proper preservation management, we can adequately capture our experiences, sustain our legacy and culture, and rightly tell our stories. We not only specialize in African, Caribbean, and United States History, but also historical event planning, and archival preservation.


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Expertise: Archival standards; Arrangement and description; Digitization / digital program development; Disaster preparedness; Electronic records management; Exhibit planning and implementation; Finding aids; Fundraising and grant writing; Oral history planning and implementation; Outreach and public programs; Preservation; Records management; Records survey planning and implementation; Reference services; Staff training and recruitment; Transcription
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Contact Name: Ital Preservation
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Rebecca Hankins is a President Barack Obama appointee to the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). As a Commission member, she was responsible for evaluating and dispensing between $5-10 million dollars in grants annually for the National Archives. Prior to her appointment, Rebecca was elected a Distinguished Fellow of the Society of American Archivist-- the highest honor...

Expertise: Collection Guides; development; Digital Archiving; Equity, Diversity, Access, Belonging, and Inclusion; Information appraisal; Arrangement and description; Fundraising and grant writing; Oral history planning and implementation; Outreach and public programs; Reference services; Strategic planning
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Contact Name: Rebecca Hankins
Location(s):
Bryan, TX

With more than 40 years of experience working with diverse organizations, our consultants offer expertise in a wide range of services and approaches to managing, protecting, and using historical materials.

Our knowledge of all types of archival records including digital and analog (paper-based) documentation, as well as various image media, and artifacts, allows us to help achieve successful intellectual and physical control, and management of collections.

We help you meet your goals and objectives through program development and project support.

Our Values:

  • History and those who create it matter
  • Access is...
Expertise: Access and classification reviews; Architectural Records; Archival appraisal; Archival program evaluation; Archival standards; Arrangement and description; Budgeting and financial planning; Digitization / digital program development; Landscape, Planning and Design Records; Project Management; Exhibit planning and implementation; Facilities planning and development; Finding aids; Fundraising and grant writing; Management and administration; Outreach and public programs; Policy development; Preservation; Records survey planning and implementation; Reference services; Strategic planning
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Contact Name: Waverly Lowell
Location(s):
Oakland, CA

Over 20 years managing staff and complex projects. Extensive background in library, academic archives and information management fields. Concentration on advanced technology applications in library and archives, digital assets management, preservation and information policy. Extensive work experience in academia, cultural heritage and library-archives environments....

Expertise: Archival appraisal; Archival standards; Genealogy and local history research programming and reference services; Digitization / digital program development; Management and administration; Outreach and public programs; Policy development; Preservation; Reference services; Strategic planning
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Contact Name: Vicki Tobias
Location(s):
Madison, WI