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Meet the Drexel University Archives Staff

The Drexel University Archives is located in the lower level of the W. W. Hagerty Library in the University City campus. Researchers seeking information about specific items or collections unique to Drexel are encouraged to email questions to archives@drexel.edu.  

Matthew Lyons 
University Archivist
Email: ml3342@drexel.edu   

Matthew Lyons is the University Archivist. He provides overall management of the University Archives team, leads departmental planning, and oversees special projects. He also handles donations and transfers, helps plan and host class visits, supports thesis and dissertation submissions, and provides records management training and guidance to University staff.

Simon Ragovin
Archives Technician
Email: jlb433@drexel.edu  

Simon Ragovin is the Archives Technician. He answers many of the questions the Archives receives from researchers and helps organize collections. He also creates collection guides, digitizes material, and helps plan and host class visits.

Matt Sherman
Digital Curation Librarian
Email: mrs455@drexel.edu  

Matt Sherman is the Digital Curation Librarian at the Drexel University Libraries where he plays a lead role in acquiring, managing, preserving and providing access to the University’s digital collections, including both born-digital and digitized materials. He also provides support for the Libraries’ scholarly communications services.