Gillian McCuistion (she/her)
Access & Outreach Archivist
As the Access and Outreach Archivist, Gillian processes new and existing resources into Gordon Library’s university archives and manuscript collections. She also coordinates many of the public-facing aspects for the department. She facilitates participatory archiving with student groups, supports patron research needs, oversees the Fellman Dickens Reading Room, and manages communications via social media and other channels. Gillian is driven by the principles of reparative description and inclusive collecting practices, both to promote collection discoverability and access and to build a more diverse and representative institutional memory.
Emily Ping O'Brien (she/her)
Digital Repository & Metadata Librarian
As the Digital Repository and Metadata Librarian, Emily leads efforts in metadata creation, digital repository management, and digital preservation. She oversees the development and application of metadata standards and manages digitization projects by designing workflows and ensuring best practices for file formats, storage, and preservation metadata. Emily also creates digital exhibits by combining historical research, archival materials, and creative design. She enjoys making archives approachable through digital storytelling and engaging digital experiences.