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JA Pryse

Senior Archivist III, Instructor
japryse@ou.edu
Norman, Oklahoma


Professional Summary

Results-driven digital archivist with 14 years of progressive experience designing and managing large-scale congressional and cultural heritage repositories. Proven track record supporting state and federal agencies in the acquisition, appraisal, and lifecycle management of records across all formats. Leads institution-wide records management programs, including retention scheduling and disposition reviews, ensuring legal compliance and public access. Smithsonian-trained fellow and Ph.D. candidate in Information Science, advancing research in adaptive, AI-assisted workflows. Skilled in policy development, born-digital acquisition, metadata standards (DACS, EAD, PREMIS, Dublin Core), and preservation platforms (Preservica, ArchivesSpace, AWS). A recognized mentor, collaborator, and educator, I’m committed to public service, inclusive access, and archival innovation.

Core Competencies


Professional Experience

University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma

Senior Archivist III and Curator, Carl Albert Congressional Research Archives (2018–Present)
Instructor of Information Science (2018–Present)

Oklahoma Historical Society, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Director of Digital Archives / Archivist III (2016–2018)
Digital Archivist III (2015–2016)

Archivist I–III / Projects Archivist (2011–2016)


Education

Advanced Training


Technical & Media Engineering Expertise


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Selected Publications & Presentations

Peer-Reviewed Articles


Data Curation & Technical Publications


Working Papers


Selected Recent Conference Papers


Professional Service


Awards & Fellowships