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I'm Lydia Pappas, a dedicated library and archival professional with 20+ years of experience in managing moving image and special collections. I have led teams, managed budgets, and built programs that preserve and provide access to historical materials across large university and national archives. My work focuses on making audiovisual history accessible and engaging through thoughtful leadership, collaboration, and innovative approaches to preservation and public programs. I am passionate about applying digital technologies to enhance access, interpretation, and public engagement with audiovisual collections, and I enjoy partnering with colleagues and communities to bring historical materials to life through outreach, education, and dynamic public programming.…I'm Lydia Pappas, a dedicated library and archival professional with 20+ years of experience in managing moving image and special collections. I have led teams, managed budgets, and built programs that preserve and provide access to historical materials across large university and national archives. My work focuses on making audiovisual history accessible and engaging through thoughtful leadership, collaboration, and innovative approaches to preservation and public programs. I am passionate about applying digital technologies to enhance access, interpretation, and public engagement with audiovisual collections, and I enjoy partnering with colleagues and communities to bring historical materials to life through outreach, education, and dynamic public programming.

Lydia Claire Pappas

Film Producer, Screenwriter, Director of Photography, +2

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I'm Lydia Pappas, a dedicated library and archival professional with 20+ years of experience in managing moving image and special collections. I have led teams, managed budgets, and built programs that preserve and provide access to historical materials across large university and national archives. My work focuses on making audiovisual history accessible and engaging through thoughtful leadership, collaboration, and innovative approaches to preservation and public programs. I am passionate about applying digital technologies to enhance access, interpretation, and public engagement with audiovisual collections, and I enjoy partnering with colleagues and communities to bring historical materials to life through outreach, education, and dynamic public programming.…I'm Lydia Pappas, a dedicated library and archival professional with 20+ years of experience in managing moving image and special collections. I have led teams, managed budgets, and built programs that preserve and provide access to historical materials across large university and national archives. My work focuses on making audiovisual history accessible and engaging through thoughtful leadership, collaboration, and innovative approaches to preservation and public programs. I am passionate about applying digital technologies to enhance access, interpretation, and public engagement with audiovisual collections, and I enjoy partnering with colleagues and communities to bring historical materials to life through outreach, education, and dynamic public programming.

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I’m Lydia Pappas, a dedicated library and archival professional with 20+ years of experience in managing moving image and special collections. I have led teams, managed budgets, and built programs that preserve and provide access to historical materials across large university and national archives. My work focuses on making audiovisual history accessible and engaging through thoughtful leadership, collaboration, and innovative approaches to preservation and public programs.

I am passionate about applying digital technologies to enhance access, interpretation, and public engagement with audiovisual collections, and I enjoy partnering with colleagues and communities to bring historical materials to life through outreach, education, and dynamic public programming.

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Work Experience

Assistant Director and Curator at Moving Image Research Collections (MIRC), Special Collections, University of South Carolina Libraries

January 1, 2012 - Present

Oversee all aspects of MIRC operations, including staff supervision, budget management, strategic planning, collection development, preservation, digitization, and public programs. Led preservation and conservation activities, represented the unit at professional events, and developed outreach programs. Managed two large collections (Chinese Film Collection and Regional Collections) and over 150 smaller film collections. Led access initiatives and strategies to promote use of the collections.

Interim Director at Moving Image Research Collections (MIRC), Special Collections, University of South Carolina Libraries

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022

Directed MIRC operations as interim director (2019–2022); oversaw staff, budgets, strategic planning, collection development, preservation, and public programs. Implemented access strategies, expanded outreach, and supported senior leadership in departmental operations.

Project Archivist at Green Library Special Collections, Stanford University

May 1, 2011 - December 1, 2011

Processed, catalogued, and produced a finding aid for the Marlon Riggs Collection. Authenticated and appraised historical documents and archival materials. Conducted research on the history and significance of archival collections.

Archivist (Film) at London Metropolitan Archives, London

October 1, 2009 - March 1, 2011

Established and managed the film, video, and audio archive for the City of London. Oversaw all aspects of AV collection care, including preservation, digitization, and public access. Developed archival procedures and policies. Supervised and mentored volunteers and staff engaged in cataloging, exhibit design, and artifact recording. Designed innovative and interactive exhibits and conducted public outreach programs, talks, and screenings.

Content Coordinator at Sickness and Health Project, Science Museum, London

January 1, 2008 - October 1, 2008

Managed the digitization and online publication of historical medical content. Oversaw content authoring, quality control, and project workflow.

Deputy Project Manager at BUFVC, Newsfilm Online Project

September 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008

Supervised staff, managed project timelines, and ensured project quality. Cataloged news reports and managed the digitization workflow. Liaised with software developers and senior management. Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects under tight budgets and schedules.