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Barbara Percival

Silver Spring,MD

Summary

Accomplished MLIS professional with 11 years of experience managing church, library, and museum archives. Expertise in archiving diverse materials utilizing DAMs, alongside proficiency in ILS and archival standards such as MARC21, DACS, and EAD. Strong communication skills and adept prioritization advance archival practices.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Digital Archivist

St. John's Episcopal Church, Georgetown Parish
Washington, DC
07.2013 - Current
  • Catalog collections using proprietary software, per AACR2, and DAC standards.
  • Employs LCSH and AAT for precise categorization.
  • Utilizes Brother MFC-J4700W and PlusTek Optic Pro A320 scanners for digitization.
  • Develops descriptive metadata to enhance digital object discoverability.

Digitalization Library Technician

LAC Federal
Washington, DC
02.2024 - 02.2025
  • Digitized Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports and memos into CRSx using Capture Perfect.
  • Conducted OCR, document redaction, and conversion of materials into PDF/A format.
  • Consolidated volumes from separate departmental libraries into centralized service-wide library.
  • Conducted CRSx database searches to validate product records.
  • Maintained digital storage organization for efficient retrieval of archived documents.
  • Streamlined processes to enhance efficiency in digitization and cataloging workflows.

Library Technician

Green Key Resources
Rockville, MD
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Categorized and classified library materials at LOC on-site.
  • Performed MARC21 cataloging, adapting online records to align with Voyager's subject areas.
  • Translated and transliterated from multiple languages.
  • Wrapped books for preservation to ensure longevity of collection.

Assistant Archivist

The Historical Society of Kent County
Chestertown, MD
07.2022 - 03.2023
  • Processed and arranged manuscript collections, ensuring proper rehousing and description.
  • Developed catalog records adhering to DACS standards using PastPerfect software.

Digital Imaging Technician

Creekside Digital
Glen Arm, MD
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Executed on-site digitization processes through targets, lighting, and CaptureOne at LOC to preserve archival materials.
  • Executed file organization adhering to established naming conventions.

Audio Visual Arichives Intern

Voice of America
Washington, DC
01.2017 - 04.2017
  • Cataloged artifacts using MARC 21.
  • Digitized BetaCam SP and VHS videotapes, audiocassettes, and LPs for archival preservation.
  • Entered descriptive metadata into Asset Manager Form to enhance accessibility of digitized materials.

Digital Preservation Assistant

University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD
10.2015 - 08.2016
  • Converted historical documents for patrons before processing with Fedora.
  • Created comprehensive archival records for books, oversized pieces, photographs, slides, film, and artifacts.
  • Produced preservation master files ensuring archival quality for special collections.

Education

Master of Library & Information Science - Digital Archives and Curation

University of Maryland
College Park, MD
12.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Archeological Studies, Anthropology, Law and Society

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH
09.2011

Skills

  • Editing and cataloging
  • MARC21 and AACR2 standards
  • Data management and inventory
  • Metadata creation and quality control
  • Research and problem solving
  • Attention to detail in archival research
  • Copyright law expertise

Publications

  • Archiving Taste, Anthology of cookbooks reflecting assimilation of foreign cuisines into 19th Century North America, Biblioboard, 2013
  • From Paganism to Christianity, https://www.academia.edu/448782/From_Paganism_to_Christianity

Certification

  • Digital Archives Specialist, Dec. 2015

Affiliations

  • Thrifting
  • International Travel
  • Everything food (Cookinhg, baking, winemaking)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Digitalization Library Technician

LAC Federal
02.2024 - 02.2025

Library Technician

Green Key Resources
03.2023 - 06.2023

Assistant Archivist

The Historical Society of Kent County
07.2022 - 03.2023

Digital Imaging Technician

Creekside Digital
08.2021 - 05.2022

Audio Visual Arichives Intern

Voice of America
01.2017 - 04.2017

Digital Preservation Assistant

University of Maryland, College Park
10.2015 - 08.2016

Digital Archivist

St. John's Episcopal Church, Georgetown Parish
07.2013 - Current

Master of Library & Information Science - Digital Archives and Curation

University of Maryland

Bachelor of Arts - Archeological Studies, Anthropology, Law and Society

Oberlin College

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