Archivist as a Service: On-Demand Archival Expertise for Families, Museums, and Small Institutions
SERVICES
Have Your Own Archivist — Only When You Need One
Whether you’re a family office, historical society, small museum, or private collector, hiring a full-time archivist may be more than you need. Anderson Archival’s Archivist as a Service provides flexible, fractional access to professional archivists, available when and for as long as your project requires.
From organizing fragile family documents to creating workflows for volunteer teams, our consulting services are tailored to meet your unique archival needs. You’ll benefit from museum-grade digitization, expert preservation, and personalized guidance, all without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Why Choose Anderson Archival’s Fractional Archivist Services?
- Flexible Engagements: Hire an archivist for a single project, seasonal support, or ongoing consulting.
- Expert-Led Preservation: Our team follows standards from the Society of American Archivists (SAA), Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC), and institutions like the Smithsonian.
- Custom Workflows: We design volunteer-friendly procedures that ensure consistency and accuracy across your collection.
- On-Site or Remote: We work on location or receive your collection by courier, returning it safely once digitization and organization are complete.
Core Services Included
Collection Assessment and Arrangement
We evaluate your physical or digital holdings, identify themes and time periods, and create a custom arrangement plan. Whether you prefer original order or thematic series, we’ll build a system that works for you.
Digitization and OCR
Our scanning process includes image cleanup and optical character recognition (OCR) to make your documents searchable and accessible. We specialize in fragile, oversized, and bound materials.
Metadata & Finding Aids
We create detailed finding aids and metadata to ensure your collection is easy to navigate and ready for research or publication.
Archival-Grade Storage and Rehousing
Protect your collection from heat, humidity, and pests. We rehouse items using archival-quality materials and storage solutions.
Who Benefits from Archivist as a Service
- Family Offices: Preserve generational legacies and prepare for wealth transfer with curated digital archives.
- Museums & Historical Societies: Organize and digitize collections for public access and internal research.
- Businesses: Transition from paper-based systems to secure, searchable digital databases.
- Private Collectors: Safeguard rare manuscripts, photographs, and memorabilia with expert care.
