Services

I’m not actively looking for new projects just now, but am always happy to have a conversation.

Collections Management

I am able to advise on or undertake collections management tasks for physical and digital archive collections, and/or rare books, including

Assessment and evaluation of collections
Scoping reports
Cataloguing
Repackaging

Service Development

I can work with you to reflect on and develop your service in a range of ways, including

Developing policy
Archive Accreditation bids
Volunteer management
Supporting funding bids
Selecting software

Specialist training

I am an experienced and qualified educator, and enjoy sharing my knowledge with others. I can develop and deliver specialist training to staff, volunteers or others on topics including

Archive and/or rare book management
Understanding archives and/or rare books
Collections care
Digital tools and collections management
Digitisation
Copyright

Research

I am an effective archive and rare book researcher, and will be happy to support you to find the resources or information you need, including

Conducting resource searches
Accessing collections
Family history and genealogy

Something else in mind?

I would love to hear from you, whatever your project. Even if I’m not the right person for the task, I will signpost you in the right direction. I’d be particularly interested in hearing from you if your project involves the following

Exhibiting archives and rare books
Digital communication of archives and rare books
Teaching and learning with archives and rare books
Archives, rare books and wellbeing
Partnerships with Higher Education

Where appropriate I may work with associates to deliver specialist services. I will be clear in advance when and where this might be taking place, and who I will be working with. I will only ever use suitably qualified, accredited and experienced associates, and have contacts in a range of specialist areas, including digital preservation, practical conservation, outreach and web development.