I am a
care professional located in Southern California.
Passionate about collections management, preservation, and archival research. Let me help address your museum's collections needs!
I am a currently a Curatorial Assistant at the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, where I oversee collections management, archiving, and preservation initiatives. With a Master of Library and Information Science from San Jose State University, I have honed skills in metadata standards, cataloging, and digital preservation. My background includes roles at Self Help Graphics as a Teaching Artist Assistant and various archival internships, contributing to my expertise in cultural heritage and community-driven projects.
Driven by a passion for preserving marginalized histories and improving access to cultural assets, I strive to combine rigorous archival methodology with innovative digital solutions. I am dedicated to fostering collaboration between curators, conservators, and educators to deliver impactful exhibitions and resources.
Years of Experience
Institutions
Projects Completed
Awards
Oversee database management systems like ArchivesSpace, Mimsy XG, and TMS for accessioning, barcoding, rehousing, and maintaining archival collections to ensure accurate tracking and preservation.
Conduct detailed archival research, prepare descriptive metadata, and create catalog records using Axiell Collections, CONTENTdm, and ArchivesSpace, following DACS and other archival standards.
Implement digitization workflows, manage digitization requests, and perform preservation tasks such as integrated pest management, freezing, and condition reporting to extend the life of physical materials.
2016 - 2020
Pasadena City College
2020 - 2022
University of California, Los Angeles
2023 - Present
San Jose State University
July 2022 - May 2024
Autry Museum of the American West
May 2023 - Present
Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery
July 2024 - March 2025
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
May 2023 - Present
Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery
July 2024 - March 2025
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
2023 - Present
San Jose State University
(323) 270-7263
payanjennifer9@gmail.com