Archives & special collections
Nicholas
Gittins
Information professional with experience in archival processing, digital preservation, collections research, and public engagement.
MLIS, University of Pittsburgh · 2025
University archives, rare books, digital initiatives, and public library services, with experience at Carnegie Mellon, the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, and Utah State.
01 / Portfolio
Selected archival work
Collection processing, preservation metadata,
and oral history description.
Processing & description
Architecture Archives
Processing architectural collections, developing finding aids, and supporting research and exhibitions at Carnegie Mellon University.
Carnegie Mellon University
Digital preservation
Digital Preservation
Preparing metadata for the long-term preservation of digital assets, with close attention to the accuracy and consistency of archival records.
University of Pittsburgh Libraries
Oral history & metadata
Grant Bulltail Oral History Collection
Collaborating with Grant Bulltail on metadata for texts, notebooks, photographs, and a collection containing more than 1,500 hours of video.
Utah State University · Fife Folklore Archives
02 / Areas of practice
Professional practice
My work combines collection description and preservation with research support, instruction, and outreach.
Professional background
Archival processing
Process collections, develop finding aids, and document workflows so materials can be understood in context.
Digital preservation
Prepare accurate metadata and attend to the details that support long-term access to digital assets.
Research and outreach
Connect collections with researchers, students, and communities through exhibits, instruction, and outreach.
03 / Career
Professional experience
My experience spans university archives, rare books, digital initiatives, and public library services.
View full experienceArchitecture Archives
Digital Preservation · MLIS, 2025
Rare Books & Special Collections · Adult Services
Fife Folklore Archives · Open Education · Library Services