David Maclachlan Email & Phone Number

Halifax, Ns, Ca

Halifax, Nova Scotia

• Provide strategic input on digital migration, records management, and more• Create and vet internal policies and protocols regarding core functions• Publish highly detailed archival descriptions and finding aids, via AtoM• Perform FOIPOP vetting of sensitive records• Liaise with government record managers and client departments• Assess record collections for appropriate projects for new staff• Train and coach staff on new projects and priorities• Improve physical and intellectual controls on backlog records• Consult on newly arrived and offered records as part of acquisition committee• Consult with Senior Management on direction of archives, and collecting practices• Assist in development and delivery of outreach programs• Provide in-depth reference assistance, going extra mile for clients• Bring most relevant new developments in archival technology and best practices to bear• Develop strategies to further goals of archives, in big and small ways

Halifax, Canada Area

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

 Appraise 3000+ boxes of government records for conservation needs Prepare comprehensive preservation reports using trial metadata structure Prepare reports detailing strengths and weaknesses in documentation procedures Populate and maintain accession database Prepare reports and brief coworkers on new assessment and preservation procedures

 Research digital management and preservation practices of peer institutes Research best resources (hardware, software, vendor) for digital resource management Create and implement best practices guide for in-house born-digital media migration Develop policies regarding online access and rights management for digital records Develop and submit copyright policy for legal review Research copyright and fair dealings legislation, and act as consultant Meet with potential donor organizations, develop institutional partnerships (CKDU) Supervise team for describing and publishing 20 video’s for Audio-visual heritage day Write 3 successful project proposals for digitization initiatives Manage 5 projects simultaneously

 Edit and format 300+ finding aids for compliance to RAD Create timelines, and action plans to ensure timely progress in up to 4 concurrent projects Export 400+ EAD finding aids and transform to XML Act as representative of Archives and Special Collections to student body Assist researchers with independent projects, both locally and remotely

 Assist researchers with reference questions in navigating finding aids and digital holdings Correspond with remote researchers, and conduct research on their behalf Advise and assist clients with use of archival and governmental resources Cultivate knowledge of various archival technologies, and instruct on their use

 Research mission houses of Sisters, and create 7 RAD compliant finding aids Organize and accession documents from western province missions

 Instruct students on all aspects of English language Liaise between teachers, parents, and students Consult on curriculum content and education policy

Master Of Library & Information Science (Mlis)

Teaching English As A Foreign Language, Tefl

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Literature & Psychology

Activities and Societies: Residence Life