Digital Archive Development Services
For Libraries, Historical Societies, Genealogy Projects, and More
I offer complete, end-to-end services for the development of custom digital archives. Whether you’re preserving historical records, cultural materials, or family genealogies, I can help you digitize, organize, and publish your collections for long-term access and discovery.
Services Include:
- Project Planning & Consultation
Work with you to define goals, content scope, access needs, and technical strategy for your digital archive. - Digitization of Physical Materials
Scanning and conversion of documents, photographs, books, newspapers, maps, and more into high-resolution digital formats. - File Preparation & Processing
Image cleanup, file formatting, and optimization. OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is available for searchable text. - Metadata Structuring & Cataloging
Development and application of metadata standards (e.g., Dublin Core, MARC, custom schemas) for effective search, organization, and discovery. - Archive Platform Setup & Customization
Build your digital archive using Greenstone or other open-source tools. Set up navigation, search features, and custom layouts. - Search & Browse Functionality
Configure full-text search, category browsing, and filters to allow users to find content easily. - Online or Offline Access Options
Host your archive online, or package it for distribution via USB drives, external hard drives, or DVDs—ideal for limited-connectivity environments. - Data Migration
Move existing digital collections from legacy systems into a new, well-structured archive with improved accessibility. - Multilingual Support
Set up archives in one or multiple languages to reflect the needs of your audience or collection. - Training & Documentation
Provide tutorials, manuals, and personal training to ensure you or your team can manage and expand the archive independently. - Long-Term Maintenance & Support (Optional)
Ongoing updates, backups, and technical assistance available to ensure the archive remains accessible and secure over time.
Ideal for:
Libraries and Archives digitizing historical records
Historical Societies preserving community documents and oral histories
Family Historians & Genealogists building searchable family archives
Museums sharing curated digital exhibits
Academic Institutions managing research outputs and publications
Cultural Organizations protecting and sharing indigenous knowledge
Nonprofits & NGOs organizing institutional memory or educational resources
Platform Expertise:
I specialize in Greenstone, a flexible and proven open-source digital library platform developed by the University of Waikato and supported by UNESCO and Human Info NGO. I can also advise on or integrate other tools depending on your project’s specific requirements.
Why Work With Me?
You get a single point of contact for all stages of your archive—from concept to completion.
I provide customized solutions, not one-size-fits-all platforms.
I work closely with your team to ensure your collection is preserved, organized, and accessible to the people who need it.
I prioritize long-term usability and simplicity, empowering you to manage your archive after it’s built.
Let’s Preserve Your History
Whether you’re looking to digitize a small family collection or launch a large institutional archive, I provide full-service digital archive development to make your materials accessible, searchable, and future-proof.
Consultations are available.
Let’s talk about your goals and how we can bring your digital archive to life.