Jennifer Payan

Jennifer Payan

I am a

Registration and Collections

care professional located in Southern California.

Passionate about collections management, preservation, and archival research. Let me help address your museum's collections needs!

Biography

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.

3+

Years of Experience

5+

Institutions

10+

Projects Completed

2

Awards

Jennifer Payan Portrait

Services

Collections Management

Oversee database management systems like ArchivesSpace, Mimsy XG, and TMS for accessioning, barcoding, rehousing, and maintaining archival collections to ensure accurate tracking and preservation.

Archival Research & Cataloging

Conduct detailed archival research, prepare descriptive metadata, and create catalog records using Axiell Collections, CONTENTdm, and ArchivesSpace, following DACS and other archival standards.

Digital Preservation

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.

Education & Experience

Education

2016 - 2020

Associate in Arts, Art History & Studio Art

Pasadena City College

2020 - 2022

Bachelor of Arts, Art History

University of California, Los Angeles

2023 - Present

Master of Library & Information Science

San Jose State University

Experience

July 2022 - May 2024

Library Pager

Autry Museum of the American West

May 2023 - Present

Curatorial Assistant

Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery

July 2024 - March 2025

Temporary Assistant Registrar, Loans & Exhibitions

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

Professional Development

May 2023 - Present

Curatorial Assistant

Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery

July 2024 - March 2025

Temporary Assistant Registrar

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

2023 - Present

MLIS Candidate

San Jose State University

Let’s Collaborate

(323) 270-7263

payanjennifer9@gmail.com

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