Services

Practical, standards‑aligned support for archives, museums, and studios—delivered with clear scope and predictable timelines.

Collections ManagementArchival ResearchDigital PreservationConsulting & Training

Areas of focus: Collections Management · Archival Research · Digital Preservation · Consulting

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Collections Management

Clean, accurate control of materials and data to support access and care.

  • Accessioning, barcoding, and rehousing
  • Database support: ArchivesSpace, Mimsy XG, TMS
  • Object handling, location tracking, condition notes
  • Preparation for loans & exhibitions

Archival Research & Cataloging

Standards‑aligned description and discovery to make materials findable and usable.

  • Descriptive metadata (DACS, AAT, LoC)
  • Cataloging in Axiell, CONTENTdm, ArchivesSpace
  • Research dossiers & exhibition checklists
  • Rights, citation, and permissions guidance

Digital Preservation

Stabilize born‑digital and digitized assets with practical workflows and documentation.

  • Digitization planning & intake
  • File‑naming, inventory, and fixity checks
  • Storage tiers, backups, and retention
  • Basic conservation tasks incl. freezing/IPM

Consulting & Training

Short, focused engagements to diagnose issues and upskill teams.

  • Policy & procedure tune‑ups
  • System audits & recommendations
  • Hands‑on workshops & documentation
  • On‑call support blocks

Website Care (Optional)

Monthly maintenance for security, uptime, and content updates.

  • Core/plugin updates & testing
  • Backups & monitoring
  • Performance & accessibility checks
  • Up to 1 hr content edits/mo

Custom Projects

Tailored scopes for unique collections or timelines.

  • Short sprints (1–2 weeks)
  • Quarterly roadmaps
  • Remote or on‑site options
  • Clear deliverables & documentation

Process

  1. 1) Discovery

    Quick call to align on goals, scope, and access.

  2. 2) Plan

    Timeline, milestones, and deliverables.

  3. 3) Execute

    On‑site or remote work with updates.

  4. 4) Handoff

    Summary, documentation, and next steps.

Rates & Terms

  • Hourly: Project‑based quotes available; on‑call blocks for short tasks.
  • Deposit: 50% to start; balance due within 90 days of final delivery.
  • Scope: Work not listed in the agreement is billed as a new service order.
  • Fixes window: 7 days from final submission for error corrections (typos, incorrect information, etc).

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(323) 270-7263

payanjennifer9@gmail.com

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