Alison Anderson, Mlis, Das, Ca
About Alison Anderson, Mlis, Das, Ca
Alison Anderson is the Deputy Director of Archives and Digital Asset Preservation at MBTA, with extensive experience in archival management and digital preservation.
Current Role at MBTA
Alison Anderson currently holds the position of Deputy Director of Archives and Digital Asset Preservation at the MBTA in Boston, Massachusetts. She started in this role in 2024. Her responsibilities likely include overseeing the management and preservation of digital assets, and ensuring that archival practices meet contemporary standards.
Previous Experience at MBTA
Before her current role, Alison Anderson worked at MBTA as the Deputy Director of Document Management from 2023 to 2024. During her 9-month tenure, she was responsible for overseeing documentation processes and ensuring organizational efficiency in handling documents.
Work Experience at Harvard University
Alison Anderson has an extensive history with Harvard University. Her roles there include Senior Processing Archivist (2018-2023), Special Materials Cataloger and Processing Archivist (2012-2018), Cataloging Coordinator (2008-2012), Cataloging Assistant (2007-2008), and Archives Intern (2007). These positions involved various responsibilities related to archiving, cataloging, and managing special materials.
Early Career Roles
Alison Anderson's early career included a range of roles that provided her with a solid foundation in archival and curatorial practices. Notably, she held positions at the Massachusetts Historical Society as a Conservation Intern and at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum as a Processing Intern in 2007 and 2006, respectively.
Educational Background
Alison Anderson earned her MLIS in Archives Management from Simmons University in 2007. She also completed a Study Abroad Program in Religion and Ancient History at King's College London in 2000. She obtained her B.A. in Fine Arts and Religious Studies from Stonehill College in 2002.