Andrew Truhan
Los Angeles
Summary
Information professional with experience in archival processing, metadata management, and museum and library collections. Skilled in the research, arrangement, and description of historical materials, supporting academic, curatorial, and public-facing projects. Strong communicator with a collaborative approach to working across academic and cultural heritage institutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Archivist
California Institute of Technology
02.2025 - Current
- Processes, catalogs, and accessions a wide range of institutional archival collections
- Responds to reference requests and supports researchers in accessing and interpreting archival holdings
- Creates detailed finding aids that enhance the organization and discoverability of archival collections
- Digitizes archival materials through scanning and photography to produce high-quality preservation and access copies
Archival Assistant
Backstage Library Works
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Processed and arranged archival collections from UCLA's research library backlog to improve organization and access
- Recorded and managed collection metadata in ArchivesSpace, ensuring accuracy and adherence to archival standards
- Rehoused materials into acid-free folders and boxes to support long-term preservation
- Developed finding aids that provide clear organization and context for processed collections
Archival Assistant
Moorpark Library
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained and updated collection records, ensuring accurate and consistent documentation of library and archival holdings
- Assisted patrons with accessing archival materials by answering research inquiries and retrieving items from storage
- Supported cataloging of books, documents, and multimedia materials in collaboration with archivists
- Conducted literature reviews to support research projects and archival work
Visitor Services Associate
JP Getty Trust
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Provided front-line visitor support at the information desk, responding to inquiries about museum exhibits, programs, and policies
- Guided visitors through exhibitions, offering educational insights and historical context to enhance the visitor experience
- Collected and documented visitor feedback to inform improvements to museum services and exhibitions
- Supported event coordination and on-site logistics for programs at the Getty Villa
Research Associate
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Conducted in-depth research on artists, collections, and historical context to support exhibition development
- Compiled artist biographies, object histories, and provenance summaries for curatorial use
- Prepared research briefs, annotated bibliographies, and fact-checking reports to support exhibition and publication work
- Assisted with rights and reproductions research for images and audiovisual materials, ensuring proper usage and compliance
Research Assistant
Centre for European Reform
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Supported senior research fellows in research on European Union foreign policy developments
- Conducted literature reviews and synthesized academic and policy sources to support ongoing research initiatives
- Assisted with coordination of academic conferences and events, supporting logistics, scheduling, and preparation
- Provided administrative and editorial support, including proofreading and preparation of research documentation
Education
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA06-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05-2019
Skills
- Collection management
- Archival processing
- Metadata creation
- Reference and research support
- Arrangement & description
- Information organization
Timeline
Archivist
California Institute of Technology
02.2025 - Current
Archival Assistant
Backstage Library Works
01.2024 - 10.2024
Archival Assistant
Moorpark Library
08.2023 - 01.2024
Visitor Services Associate
JP Getty Trust
07.2022 - 07.2023
Research Associate
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
08.2021 - 02.2022
Research Assistant
Centre for European Reform
05.2018 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Southern California
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
Drexel University