Jessica Branco Colati
About Jessica Branco Colati
Jessica Branco Colati serves as the Archives Track Director and Faculty Lecturer in the Department of History at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She has extensive experience in library and archival management, having held various roles across multiple institutions over the years.
Current Position at UMass Boston
Jessica Branco Colati serves as the Archives Track Director and Faculty Lecturer in the Department of History at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the academic and practical training of students in archival studies. Her role involves overseeing the archives track curriculum and engaging students in hands-on learning experiences.
Previous Experience in Academia
Before her current role, Jessica worked at several academic institutions. She was an Adjunct Faculty member in the Library Science Program at the University of Denver from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, she served as a Digital Initiatives Librarian at Worcester Polytechnic Institute from 2012 to 2013 and as University Archivist and Assistant Director for Curation, Preservation, and Archives from 2013 to 2017.
Professional Background in Archives and Libraries
Jessica has extensive experience in the field of archives and libraries. Her career includes positions such as Archivist at the Smithsonian Institution and Library Portal Specialist at the Washington Research Library Consortium. She also worked as a Project Coordinator for Digital Collections and Archives at Tufts University, where she focused on digital asset management and archival preservation.
Educational Qualifications
Jessica holds a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) with a focus on Archival Administration and Management from Simmons University, achieved between 2002 and 2003. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History, Women's Studies, and English from Tufts University, where she studied from 1996 to 2000. Her educational background supports her expertise in archival practices and digital preservation.
Skills and Expertise
Jessica possesses a range of skills relevant to her field, including digital reformatting and preservation, donor relations, and marketing cultural collections. She has been involved in library and archives storage renovation planning, optimizing space for archival materials. Additionally, she has experience in engaging communities through social media and enhancing support for library projects.