Helping organisations preserve collections, improve access and unlock the full potential of their archives.

Archive Consultancy Services

Collection Surveys and Cataloguing

Many organisations know they have cataloguing backlogs but are unsure where to begin. Or perhaps you have a particular collection that you want to make more accessible.

I can help with:

  • Collection surveys

  • Cataloguing audits

  • Prioritisation frameworks

  • Cataloguing strategies

  • Cataloguing large and complex collections

  • Appraisal and disposal

  • Collections information planning

Funding Applications and Heritage Projects

External funding can transform archives, but securing funding requires careful planning, evidence gathering and project development. I have an excellent track record of applying for funding and successfully managing and delivering projects to a high standard, and to deadline!

I provide support with:

  • Project scoping

  • Funding applications

  • Business cases

  • Grant development

  • Project planning

  • Stakeholder engagement

  • Volunteer management and training

  • Evaluation frameworks

Audience Development and Engagement

Archives create the greatest impact when they connect with people. I am passionate about engaging communities and people with archives in creative and innovative ways!

I can support:

  • Audience research

  • Community consultation

  • Learning and outreach programmes

  • Archive research

  • Exhibition development

  • Exhibition interpretation

  • Volunteer training and programmes

Digital Preservation and Access

Digital collections present new opportunities and challenges for archive services.

I offer advice and support on:

  • Digital preservation planning

  • Digitisation workflows

  • Metadata standards

  • Collections management systems

  • System procurement and options appraisals

  • Digital access strategies

Archive Accreditation

Archive Accreditation demonstrates that a service is meeting national standards and managing collections effectively.

I provide support with:

  • Accreditation applications

  • Review submissions

  • Strategic planning

  • Policy and procedure development

  • Collections development planning

  • Preservation planning

  • Governance and compliance

Collections Management and Development

Effective collections management and development provides the foundation for sustainable archives.

Services include:

  • Collections reviews

  • Documentation audits

  • Storage assessments

  • Capacity planning

  • Acquisition procedures

  • Preservation planning

  • Conservation prioritisation

Bringing order to chaos since 2007.

“Clare’s expert knowledge, decisiveness and attention to detail truly stood out. Your project will be in safe hands with her!”

– Former Client

Let's Discuss Your Project!

Whether you need support with archive accreditation, cataloguing, collections management, digital preservation, project development or community engagement, I would be delighted to discuss how I can help.

Email: clare_sexton@yahoo.co.uk
Telephone: 07508 384158

Clare Sexton Archive Consultancy

Helping organisations preserve collections, improve access and unlock the full potential of their archives.