Laurenette Scott

Laurenette Scott

Dr. Laurenette Scott (a.k.a. Nett)

My name is Laurenette Scott, though people tend to call me Nett. I have worked at the archive for upwards of 30 years and plan to work here upwards of 30 more.   As an Archivist with the World Archive, I focus on the collection of individual case studies showcasing the personal experiences of world inhabitants. I'm also head of the archive's collections management team, which focuses on maintaining order within the archive's many collections and identifying missing files. There are a lot of missing files, and things get misplaced... frequently. This is one of the many reasons that I have suggested we digitize future collections, a project Madame Director has been all too happy to take credit for. This bio is my first step in that project, which promises to be long and fruitful.   The World Archive means more to me than just about anything else in this world. It can be a tough job, but the work we're doing here is worth it.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

As I'm sure the topic will come up anyways, I should explain that I have oculocutaneous albinism. This condition has also resulted in photophobia, or a sensitivity to light. This is rarely a problem in the archive. On research trips, I like to think my large prescription sunglasses, 110 sunscreen, and large floppy hat make me look cool, but the jury's still out on that.   I'm also relatively short and have been, on occasion, referred to as an "angry chihuahua person" by fellow staff members who seem to be under the impression that I cannot hear them when they speak about me.   Update: Since the incident in Vitaris, I have gained three parallel scars on either side of my neck, a slightly clammy quality, and, if that weren't enough, I keep catching myself humming. Believe me when I say I am as annoyed by the earworm as anyone. Archives are supposed to be quiet places. Plus, none of this really helps my reputation for being somewhat sickly in appearance... I will make do.

Apparel & Accessories

Around the archive, I wear knits in autumnal and jewel tones with slacks and leather loafers. I also wear a pair of horned-rimmed glasses and have a separate piece-nez for reading. On away missions, layers are key, especially light airy ones that protect my skin from the sun. I tend to wear a lot of white as it reflects sunlight and large, floppy white hat. My sunglasses are oversized and unfortunately limit my peripheral vision extensively as they close around my face to unlike goggles.

Mental characteristics

Gender Identity

Agender (They/them)

Sexuality

Bisexual

Education

I have a BA in History, Library Science, and Anthropology from the prestigious Martinette College, where I also received an MLIS degree (Masters in Library and Informational Science). Later, I received my PhD in Anthropology and a GCDH (Graduate Certificate in Digital Humanities) from Larkin University.   During graduate school, I managed several collections for local institutes. The year of my graduation, I was recognized in the Museum Alliance's "Registrars to Watch Out For" issue, which secured mMe a job managing a national archive. However, I have always wanted to work at the World Archive, an opportunity not afforded to most, and so when I was given the choice between continuing my well-respected registrar job or giving it all up for an entry level position here, I chose the latter.   I started working as a Junior Archivist at the World Archive more than 30 years ago and was appointed full Archivist status 3 years after that (a World Archive record!). I trained as an apprentice under the former director, Isabelle Lindon, for six years before Director Alexandra DuCarr was selected.

Accomplishments & Achievements

While I find it rather gauche to brag about my achievements, I have been recognized several times over the course of my career:
  • I graduated top of my class at Martinette College.
  • I was once featured in the Museum Alliance's "Registrars to Watch Out For" issue.
  • I invented a new variety of label maker that has become industry standard.
  • My personal home library won the John Dewey award for "meticulous organization" 3 years in a row.
  • I was given a special commendation for my work re-organizing section 19 of the World Archive, which has since been renovated.
  • Before DuCarr's appointment, I was selected as the World Archive's employee of the month every month for 15 years.

Failures & Embarrassments

I don't understand why this section is necessary.

Morality & Philosophy

The most important thing is the work. Of course, I do try to be friendly to my fellow archivist staff and have participated in all the required "community building" events, but I do not think this is what makes me a good archivist. We can call ourselves a big, happy family until we're blue in the face, but results are what are most important. This archive is used to facilitate the research of scholars across several worlds, and it is our responsibility to them to provide a well-organized and detailed resource. I work hard and expect the same from others. That seems fair to me.

Relationships

The Director

Employer

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History

Laurenette Scott   I met "Madame Director" 30 years ago when we were both Junior Archivists. We might have even been friends then, but that was a long time ago. I'm pretty sure DuCarr doesn't know how to work a computer so I feel comfortable being candid here. They are, frankly, not qualified for the Director position. I don't even think they went to college, and I'm not sure how they got the position to begin with. I know the last director, my personal friend Isabelle Lindon, didn't appoint them. After she disappeared, DuCarr just got the job. Not that I'm suggesting that the two events are connected, but it is suspicious. In fact, DuCarr is suspicious in general. She's also extremely officious. She acts like she's better than the rest of us, watching us from her office like we're ants, all the while pretending that the Archive is "one big family." And she never eats the cookies I bring to office parties.   The Director   Ah yes Laurenette, an old friend of mine. They are an excellent archivist and have consistently produced top-quality work. They have a long and fruitful career ahead of them. Although we used to be old friends, I am aware there is some... friction between us now due to my appointment to directorship. However, I strive to remain cordial and I hope to regain that old relationship we had. Frankly, I appreciate their candidness, it really keeps me grounded and aware of my actions. Even though there is some tension, I still consider both of us part of the Archival family, and who ever heard of a family without at least a little conflict? I just hope their jealousy does not prevent our eventual reconciliation or cause their work to decline. And I would eat their cookies, but I've been on a diet and don't want to cheat too much.

Seren Liu

Coworker

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Laurenette Scott

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Seren Liu   I was absolutely the one who coined the nickname "angry chihuahua person" for Laurenette and I sincerely hope they never find that out because I would like to live past forty. They need to loosen up and get that stick out of their ass, but at this point I think surgery might be their only option. I don't really dislike them, they just get on my nerves with their constant nagging and their pretentious idealism. I mean, Goddess, we're archivists, not fuckin' angels here to bless the common man with dusty old tomes and boring statistics about long-dead civilizations.   EDITED: Uh...Sorry about that, I really didn't think anyone actually read this. Um, I may have been too harsh, and I apologize. I guess my first impression of you colored my perception. Thanks for the coffee? And the compliment? It seems like you might be alright after all.   Laurenette Scott   The Liu's are a prestigious family, and, nepotism aside, they have always done good work. And that does include Seren, who is as charming as he is flippant. I believe I told him I would be reading everything written on this site, but he clearly didn't believe me. I knew it! I knew he was the one who kept breaking the coffee machines! You know, Seren, if you'd quit hiding from me, I would bring you coffee. I know I'm not exactly personable, but I do try to be kind. I'll also remind you that the month you won employee of the month was also the month you somehow miraculously convinced Emperor Liosone to continue his planet's relationship with our archive despite my... let's call it uncouth behavior towards him. That is to say, you deserved it. Just don't go telling people that. Also, watch yourself! Half of your article reads like an HR violation.

Laurenette Scott

coworker

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Johannes Bruge

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Laurenette Scott   Johannes Bruge is a man after my own heart: ruthlessly efficient, smart as a whip, and vaguely spooky to look at; I can relate. Too bad he's such a massive twat. He's rude to the other archivists, who are more skittish around him then they are around me! He refuses to entertain any of my theories about the archive's possible sentience because, apparently, whether or not it is sentient is irrelevant. He asked me once why I cared so much about things I have no control over, and I didn't really know what to tell him... Most of the time he's overly curt, but when he really gets going on something (though he immediately becomes impossible to understand what with all the jargon), it is something to behold. He's older than I'll ever be, which means that, being a bit of an archive himself, he's an invaluable member of the archive staff. I bring him coffee a lot. It does seem like he could use some friends, not that I think he'd want me as one of them. Regardless, I cannot ever seem to get any real information out of him...   Johannes Bruge   Nett's not bad. Curious, that one. Sometimes curious about things I'd say are best left unquestioned, but they're young, that's their right. Make decent coffee. And they listen to the answer when they ask me a question; more than I can say for most of the staff.

Tony Ambrose

Coworker

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Tony Ambrose   I'm pretty sure they think I'm a moron. Which is fair: they are very smart, and my job here is more meat bag than librarian. However, their desire to be here at the Archive and their ambition to make it better are legitimately heartwarming to see.   Sometimes, though, their consistent prying for more information, whether it be in reports or in simple conversation, can get a bit . . . much. Some things are better left unsaid and unseen.   Laurenette Scott   Tony Ambrose is no moron. It's true he's no good for history, which is a shame given that, as far as I can tell, he predates the archive--but I'm not entirely heartless. Alexandra may be more preoccupied with figuring out why he is the way he is than with determining how he feels about it, but I've tried to be there for him. He's insistent that the constant death in his day job has no lasting effect on his mental capacities or emotional wellbeing, but I know he feels pain. He drops the occasional joke about it and then gets mad at me when I press him to talk about his feelings. I suppose I can't blame him. It's possible I'm overly hard on him. I've never been very good at being soft.   At any rate, Tony remains one of my long-standing arguments with the Director. I don't know how they can justify sending a man out to be killed repeatedly for hundreds of years. Now, they've added him to the digitization project, though I can't exactly understand why. I do hope this will give him the opportunity to prove that his talents extend beyond not-dying. He's rather insightful when you give him a chance. Maybe this will change Alexandra's mind? The previous director refused to talk about it at all.   No one talks about anything in this archive. Too many secrets...

Species
Spouses
Siblings
Children
Eyes
Purple
Hair
Medium length white hair, shaved on one side
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Exceptionally pale
Height
4' 11.5"
Aligned Organization
Known Languages
English, Russian, French, Italian, German, Lycrosian, Marphorelem, and many more. But, I'm always learning!

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