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Archivists

Also called: Archivist, Museum Archivist, Records Manager, University Archivist

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.
On the job, you'll need:

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

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

Verbal

  • communicate by writing
  • read and understand what is written

Ideas and Logic

  • group things in different ways
  • order or arrange things

Conventional

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

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

Data base user interface and query software

  • FileMaker Pro
  • Microsoft Access

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPoint

Graphics or photo imaging software

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Bright.

New job opportunities are very likely in the future. This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

Median Annual Salary: $58,640

Education

Master's degree or bachelor's degree is usually needed.