Personal Library and Archival Services
About me
My name is Elizabeth Fedden.
I started my journey into librarianship here in Santa Fe at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture. Since then I have gone on to work with the esteemed collections of the University of Washington, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and the Leo Baeck Institute.
Personal libraries, correspondence, art collections—it’s all too easy for our possessions to fall into disorganization over time. That’s where I come in. With my expertise I can organize, catalog, and curate your collections and create systems that will keep everything tidy in the future, leaving you to enjoy them without any fuss.
curation, personal archiving, inventory, indexing, and more.
My services
Personal Archiving
Do you have stacks of important papers that need to be organized? I can organize your files and create finding aids to keep your important documents safe and accessible.
Personal Library Services
Physical inventory of collection, searchable online catalog, curate additions to library, arrange bookshelves for display
Digitization
Go paperless! I can digitize your documents and create a file scheme that will be intuitive and organized.
Photo Management
Standardized photo labeling for future reference, organization and digitization, physical photo preservation and display using archival quality photo books
Organization
If clutter is a problem, I can help you by developing sustainable solutions that will keep your space organized for good.
Genealogy
I can help you create a family tree. I am skilled at finding family information and am sensitive to generational trauma.
Frequently asked questions
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Yes, I can offer a consultation free of charge to determine your needs.
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Archival and Personal Library services start at $50/hr. Genealogy services are $30/hr. We can also discuss pricing by project.
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Yes! I can create a web-based library catalog using the library service TinyCat. I can also create a library database in Microsoft Access if preferred.
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Absolutely! I was on the board at Gay City Library in Seattle and am familiar with LGBTQIA+ literature. I am happy to help you with your queer literary and archival needs.
