Archivists

archival material conventional interests display document library information direct activity records access

Archivist, Museum Archivist, Records Manager, University Archivist

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Historian; Historian Apprentice; Historian Craftsman; Historian Helper; Historian Journeyman; Historian Manager; Historian Superintendent
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Historian
Historical Officer; Production Manager
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What they do:
Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.
On the job, you would:
  • Organize archival records and develop classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials.
  • Provide reference services and assistance for users needing archival materials.
  • Prepare archival records, such as document descriptions, to allow easy access to information.

Knowledge

Arts and Humanities

  • history and archeology
  • English language

Business

  • customer service
  • administrative services

Engineering and Technology

  • computers and electronics

Education and Training

  • teaching and course design

Skills

Basic Skills

  • reading work related information
  • writing things for co-workers or customers

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Abilities

Verbal

  • communicate by writing
  • read and understand what is written

Ideas and Logic

  • group things in different ways
  • order or arrange things

Personality

People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.

They do well at jobs that need:

  • Attention to Detail
  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Cooperation
  • Achievement/Effort
  • Analytical Thinking

Technology

You might use software like this on the job:

Data base user interface and query software

  • FileMaker Pro
  • Microsoft Access Hot Technology

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPoint Hot Technology

Graphics or photo imaging software

  • Adobe Illustrator Hot Technology
  • Adobe Photoshop Hot Technology

Education

Education: (rated 5 of 5)
master's degree or
bachelor's degree
usually needed

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