Archivists

Archivists

Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.

Key Competencies * Attention to Detail * Integrity * Dependability * Cooperation * Achievement/Effort * Initiative * Analytical Thinking * Persistence * Adaptability/Flexibility * Self Control

Representative Tasks * 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.

Industry

Professional Scientific & Technical Services, Construction,

Job Family Education, Training, and Library

Sample Job Titles Archival Records Clerk, Archives Specialist, Archivist, Digital Archivist, Digital Asset Archivist, Film Archivist, Historical Records Administrator, Museum Archivist, Museum Registrar, Processing Archivist, Project Archivist, Records Manager, Reference Archivist, Registrar, State Archivist, University Archivist.