Why be a Digital Archivist?>About

I am a digital archivist and information science professional with over 8+ years of experience in archives, specializing in information management, digital repositories, DAM systems and collaborative software. I entered the library science field from a background in design and technology. I hold an AA in Multimedia Programming and Design and a BA in Museum studies and my Masters in Information and Library Science from Rutgers University.

As a digital archivist, I process, assess and manage digital files (i.e. images and photographs) and paper records using digital asset and collection management systems. I am a Metadata specialist for digital arts and photography, working with taxonomies, controlled vocabularies and current metadata schemas (i.e. Dublin Core). My work also includes traditional archives activities such as finding aids, collection processing, assessment, accessions, storage and handling.

As an information manager, I'm passionate about creating working environments that apply current technologies to business operations and practices. I employ a strong emphasis on creating systems with a focus on user-centered design and information structures that make sense to the end-user. I have often been referred to as the “nit-picarian” (a play on librarian and nit-picky) as I am religious about following accepted standards and practices for handing digital information, but I also believe it’s important to be fresh and innovative.

Please visit my professional blog where you can find more information about my adventures in the world of Information Management and technology at lealaabbott.com. On my site you can obtain my most recent presentation about Digital Asset Management, given to students of NYUs Film and Preservation Program and the Archivist Round table of NY, called “DAM & You”.

Environments: Advertising Agencies, Museum Archives, Academic Archives, Institutional Archives, Cultural Institutions, Design Studios, Photography Studios, Private Libraries and Small Offices.



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		About Me: I am a digital archivist and information science professional with over 8+ years of experience in archives, specializing in information management, digital repositories, DAM systems and collaborative software. I entered the library science field from a background in design and technology. I hold an AA in Multimedia Programming and Design and a BA in Museum studies and my Masters in Information and Library Science from Rutgers University. As a digital archivist, I process, assess and manage digital files (i.e. images and photographs) and paper records using digital asset and collection management systems. I am a Metadata specialist for digital arts and photography, working with taxonomies, controlled vocabularies and current metadata schemas (i.e. Dublin Core). My work also includes traditional archives activities such as finding aids, collection processing, assessment, accessions, storage and handling. As an information manager, I'm passionate about creating working environments that apply current technologies to business operations and practices. I employ a strong emphasis on creating systems with a focus on user-centered design and information structures that make sense to the end-user. I have often been referred to as the “nit-picarian” (a play on librarian and nit-picky) as I am religious about following accepted standards and practices for handing digital information, but I also believe it’s important to be fresh and innovative. Please visit my professional blog where you can find more information about my adventures in the world of Information Management and technology at lealaabbott.com. On my site you can obtain my most recent presentation about Digital Asset Management, given to students of NYUs Film and Preservation Program and the Archivist Round table of NY, called “DAM & You”. Environments: Advertising Agencies, Museum Archives, Academic Archives, Institutional Archives, Cultural Institutions, Design Studios, Photography Studios, Private Libraries and Small Offices. Specialties: Digital asset management (DAM), Web 2.0, Information design and Usability (IA & UX) and Knowledge Management. Professional Memberships: Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York (ART) American Association of Museums (AAM) American Society for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) Museum Association of New York (MANY) New York Library Association (NYLA) Society of American Archivists (SAA) Visual Resources Association (VRA) Professional Profiles and Samples : Professional Blog - lealaabbott.com LinkedIn Profile 92Y - School of the Arts NYU School of Medicine - Saul Krugman Papers NYU School of Medicine - Image Database Public Face (non-functional prototype) My shared RSS feeds:
Papal blessing from A. Lafréry, Speculum Romanae magnificentiae' Engraving, 1555 The New Church of St. Peter (with dome still under construction). The greatest Roman building project was, of course, the new church of Saint Peter, the great dome of which symbolizes the papacy to this day.

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