Leala Abbott

Current

Senior Analyst for Enterprise Content Management at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Past

Digital Asset Librarian at Enfatico (a WPP Company)
Photography Studio Archives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Digital Archivist and Information Manager at Independent Contractor

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Education

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick
City University of New York
City University of New York

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Connections

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Industry

Information Services

Leala Abbott’s Summary

I am an information science professional with over 8+ years of experience in archives, specializing in information management, digital repositories, DAM systems and collaborative software. I entered the library science field from a background in design and technology. I hold an AA in Multimedia Programming and Design and a BA in Museum studies and my Masters in Information and Library Science from Rutgers University.

As a digital archivist, I process, assess and manage digital files (i.e. images and photographs) and paper records using digital asset and collection management systems. I am a Metadata specialist for digital arts and photography, working with taxonomies, controlled vocabularies and current metadata schemas (i.e. Dublin Core). My work includes traditional archives activities such as finding aids, collection processing, assessment, accessions, storage and handling.

As an information manager, I'm passionate about creating working environments that apply current technologies to business operations and practices. I employ a strong emphasis on creating systems with a focus on user-centered design and information structures that make sense to the end-user. I have often been referred to as the “nit-picarian” (a play on librarian and nit-picky) as I am religious about following accepted standards and practices for handing digital information, but I also believe it’s important to be fresh and innovative.

Please visit my professional blog where you can find more information about my adventures in the world of Information Management and technology at www.lealaabbott.com. On my site you can obtain my most recent presentation about Digital Asset Management, entitled "DAM and You".

Environments: Advertising Agencies, Museum Archives, Academic Archives, Institutional Archives, Cultural Institutions, Design Studios, Photography Studios, Private Libraries and Small Offices.

Leala Abbott’s Specialties:

Digital asset management (DAM), Web 2.0, Information design and Usability (IA & UX) and Knowledge Management.

Leala Abbott’s Experience

Senior Analyst for Enterprise Content Management

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

(Non-Profit; Museums and Institutions industry)

May 2009 — Present (7 months)

Additional Information

Leala Abbott’s Groups:

Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York (ART)
American Association of Museums (AAM)
American Society for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T)
Association for Information and Image Management & Enterprise Content Management (AIIM)
Information Architecture Institute (IAI)
Museum Association of New York (MANY)
New York Library Association (NYLA)
Society of American Archivists (SAA)
Visual Resources Association (VRA)