Archivists

What Does a Archivists Do?

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

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 1Organize archival records and develop classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials.
• 2Provide reference services and assistance for users needing archival materials.
• 3Prepare archival records, such as document descriptions, to allow easy access to information.
• 4Create and maintain accessible, retrievable computer archives and databases, incorporating current advances in electronic information storage technology.
• 5Establish and administer policy guidelines concerning public access and use of materials.
• 6Direct activities of workers who assist in arranging, cataloguing, exhibiting, and maintaining collections of valuable materials.
• 7Preserve records, documents, and objects, copying records to film, videotape, audiotape, disk, or computer formats as necessary.
• 8Research and record the origins and historical significance of archival materials.

Required Skills

• Reading Comprehension
• Active Listening
• Writing
• Speaking
• Adlib Information Systems Adlib Archive
• Adobe Acrobat
• Adobe Creative Cloud software
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Apple Final Cut Pro
• Archivists' Toolkit
• Archon

Archivists Salary