Build Your System
Design and implement archival infrastructure from the ground up
Starting with boxes of unsorted materials and no clear path forward? We specialize in creating sustainable archival systems that work for your organization—whether you're a school preserving institutional history, a community group documenting lived experience, or a business managing corporate records.
What we do:
Assess your collection scope, organizational capacity, and access goals
Design physical and digital archival systems tailored to your context
Select and implement appropriate databases and digital asset management platforms
Process and arrange materials using professional archival standards
Create finding aids, catalogs, and access tools
Develop workflows and documentation for ongoing management
Train staff and volunteers to maintain the system independently
Deliverables typically include: Collection assessment report, processing plan, implemented database or catalog, finding aids, volunteer manual, and training sessions
Timeline: 2-12 months depending on collection size and complexity
Good for: Independent schools, community organizations, small historical societies, family collections, new corporate archives, religious institutions