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I currently serve as Director of Archives, where I oversee both the repositories for the Bryn Athyn Historic Landmark District at Glencairn Museum and the organizational records of Glencairn's parent institution. With nearly twenty years of experience in the archival field—seventeen of those in my current role—I bring an understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing museum archivists today.
My academic background includes a BA in History and an MA in Museum Studies, and I hold the Certified Archivist designation. Museum archivists often work with collections that differ significantly from those found in libraries or traditional records management settings. Our materials are frequently unique, complex, and often tied to the interpretive mission of our institutions. As someone who remembers the early days of digital archives and the introduction of the DAS certification, I’ve witnessed firsthand the evolution of our profession. Today, emerging archivists are navigating a landscape infused with artificial intelligence and rapidly shifting technologies. It’s essential that early- and mid-career professionals have a voice in shaping the future of our field—both within the Museum Archives Section and the broader archival community. If elected, I plan to focus on practical ways to involve our members more actively in the section’s work. That includes creating space for newer archivists to share their perspectives and encouraging conversations about how we adapt to emerging technologies like AI.
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