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Overview

I am a weaver of memories.

I have 25 years of experience as a multifaceted professional, with a degree in Library Science and Documentation, specializing in Epistemologies of the South, a master's degree in Historical Archives and Memory, and training in music, editorial design, Marine Sciences, Biology, and History.

I use my extensive experience in all traditional roles in information science and knowledge management, along with my research skills, to identify the threads with which human knowledge and memories are constructed. I also incorporate particular approaches, such as positions in critical and social librarianship and "rogue" archival practices, decolonizing perspectives, viewpoints from the margins, activism, resistances, and my own findings on natural sciences, traditional knowledge, cultural heritage, memory, identity, and sounds and silences, which I develop as a teacher, researcher, and writer.

From that plural and interdisciplinary perspective, I use content production, translation, graphic design, and editorial correction to construct narratives that give meaning to my work. And I add all available technologies: from metadata, linked data, ontologies, semantic web, and knowledge classification to Digital Asset Management, digital preservation, data management and curation, programming, artificial intelligence, and IT solutions.

Everything is useful for weaving memories. And in doing so, I place special emphasis on the intersection of libraries, archives, and museums as spaces for knowledge and memory management that should be one.

As is human cultural heritage.

 

Experience

My experience focuses on the intersection between critical and social librarianship, archival science, social justice, and new information technologies, from an interdisciplinary perspective. With a solid foundation in these fields, I contribute to a comprehensive understanding of knowledge and memory management, preservation, and access.

 

Skills

I possess a varied set of skills including knowledge management, research, technological proficiency, interdisciplinary and critical thinking, content production, translation, graphic design, editorial skills, and communication. These abilities allow me to navigate effectively through rich and complex landscapes of knowledge and memory and to create meaningful narratives from them.

 

Value

I offer my users and clients a valuable experience in information management, cultural heritage preservation, interdisciplinary perspectives, meaningful narrative construction, technological integration, and language and communication skills. My commitment to social justice and equity, grounded in knowledge- and memory-based principles, ensures that my work remains ethically grounded and has a social impact.

 

Services

From my position as a weaver of memories, I offer a range of basic services and a set of specialized services, described below.

 

Basic Services

This set of services offers a comprehensive range of solutions in information management and librarianship, addressing both physical and virtual needs. These include:

Organization and management of bibliographic and informational collections
Efficient organization and management of collections, regardless of format.

Documentary analysis and knowledge classification
Comprehensive analysis and accurate classifications to facilitate information location and retrieval.

Design and coordination of digitization processes
Implementation and supervision of collection digitization processes, ensuring a smooth transition to digital environments.

Development of ontologies, metadata, and thesauri
Creation of solid semantic structures to optimize information organization and accessibility.

Bioinformatics and biological collections management
Management of biological data in libraries, archives, and museums related to natural sciences and conservation.

Linked data and semantic web projects
Implementation of innovative projects leveraging emerging technologies to enhance information interoperability and usability.

Curatorship of digital content
Selection and organization of relevant digital content to ensure its quality and relevance.

Data visualization and infographics
Transformation of complex data into clear and concise visualizations to facilitate understanding and decision-making.

Basic data management
Effective data management, ensuring its integrity and availability.

Information service planning and virtual library design
Development of tailored strategies and designs to optimize the provision of information services in virtual environments.

Implementation of open-source library solutions
Implementation of systems like Koha and DSpace, promoting open access and collaboration in the library community.

User experience (UX) design and information architecture
Creation of intuitive interfaces and engaging user experiences, focusing on usability and accessibility.

 

Specialized Services

Metadata management and organization
Record management. Taxonomy and ontology development. Customized metadata solutions. Standardization and harmonization of metadata.

Management and preservation of digital assets
Digital preservation services. Development of digital repositories. Cultural heritage preservation. Digital asset management consulting.

Data Science and curation
Data Science consulting. Data curation services. Research data management.

Data governance and compliance
Data governance and compliance. Data quality assessment and improvement. Data migration and integration services. Implementation of data governance frameworks.

Artificial intelligence and data analysis
Knowledge graph development. Natural language processing (NLP) solutions. Artificial intelligence integration. Information retrieval optimization. Python programming services. R programming solutions.

Information architecture and content management
Content management solutions. Information architecture design.

Semantic web and linked data
Semantic web technologies. Ontology alignment and mapping. Linked data implementation. Semantic search integration.

User experience and engagement
User experience (UX) design. Digital narrative and design. Community engagement and outreach.

Strategic consulting and training
Digital strategy development. Digital transformation strategy. Roadmap development for digital transformation. Workshops and training in digital transformation. Digital content strategy. Digital sustainability consulting. Knowledge management consulting. Digital literacy and training programs. Strategic partnerships and collaborations. Knowledge transfer and succession planning.

Visualization and communication
Data visualization and dashboards.

 

Interested organizations and institutions can contact me for more information, inquire about the possibility of conducting activities not included here, and establish schedules and conditions.