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- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.
Archivists spend a lot of their time Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work. They are naturally good at Near Vision, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, and Written Comprehension. Archivists are typically characterized as being Conventional and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Clerical, English Language, and Customer and Personal Service and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Writing.
Does this career sound like a good fit for you? If so, the next step may be to finish your education. There are many online and oncampus degrees offered in:
- Historic Preservation and Conservation
- Museology/Museum Studies
- Public/Applied History and Archival Administration
- Archives/Archival Administration
Universities.com can help you find the right school to start you on a path to your dream job.
Work Activities
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Getting Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Processing Information
Documenting/Recording Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Thinking Creatively
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Analyzing Data or Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Scheduling Work and Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Interacting With Computers
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Coaching and Developing Others
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Developing and Building Teams
Training and Teaching Others
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Performing General Physical Activities
Staffing Organizational Units
Assisting and Caring for Others
Selling or Influencing Others
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Abilities
Near Vision
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Written Comprehension
Category Flexibility
Written Expression
Information Ordering
Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity
Speech Clarity
Originality
Far Vision
Fluency of Ideas
Visual Color Discrimination
Speech Recognition
Selective Attention
Number Facility
Visualization
Finger Dexterity
Speed of Closure
Flexibility of Closure
Perceptual Speed
Mathematical Reasoning
Time Sharing
Memorization
Hearing Sensitivity
Multilimb Coordination
Trunk Strength
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Auditory Attention
Static Strength
Depth Perception
Extent Flexibility
Manual Dexterity
Dynamic Strength
Gross Body Coordination
Gross Body Equilibrium
Stamina
Interests
Conventional
Investigative
Social
Realistic
Enterprising
Artistic
Knowledge
Clerical
English Language
Customer and Personal Service
Computers and Electronics
Administration and Management
History and Archeology
Education and Training
Communications and Media
Sociology and Anthropology
Geography
Public Safety and Security
Mathematics
Law and Government
Personnel and Human Resources
Production and Processing
Philosophy and Theology
Chemistry
Sales and Marketing
Economics and Accounting
Fine Arts
Design
Transportation
Telecommunications
Foreign Language
Psychology
Building and Construction
Therapy and Counseling
Mechanical
Engineering and Technology
Wages
District of Columbia
$79,870
New Jersey
$62,130
Rhode Island
$59,130
Illinois
$58,140
Michigan
$57,690
Maryland
$57,150
Alabama
$54,710
Massachusetts
$53,930
Alaska
$52,640
Washington
$51,200
Oregon
$50,500
New Mexico
$49,190
New York
$48,300
Connecticut
$46,590
California
$46,160
Ohio
$45,850
Texas
$44,650
Kansas
$44,200
Colorado
$44,170
Virginia
$43,940
Wyoming
$43,870
Arizona
$43,720
Wisconsin
$43,390
Delaware
$42,700
North Carolina
$42,640
Georgia
$42,050
Indiana
$41,400
Missouri
$41,370
Iowa
$40,740
Arkansas
$40,650
Louisiana
$39,660
Maine
$38,890
Pennsylvania
$38,700
Utah
$38,610
Kentucky
$37,830
Florida
$37,750
Tennessee
$37,330
Minnesota
$32,740
Oklahoma
$31,320
South Carolina
$28,720
Puerto Rico
$19,210
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Writing
Active Listening
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Management of Personnel Resources
Monitoring
Complex Problem Solving
Learning Strategies
Judgment and Decision Making
Instructing
Active Learning
Coordination
Service Orientation
Time Management
Persuasion
Social Perceptiveness
Systems Analysis
Negotiation
Management of Material Resources
Systems Evaluation
Management of Financial Resources
Mathematics
Operations Analysis
Quality Control Analysis
Science
Operation Monitoring
Programming
Troubleshooting
Work Values
Independence
Achievement
Recognition
Relationships
Working Conditions
Support
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Initiative
Independence
Cooperation
Integrity
Persistence
Achievement/Effort
Concern for Others
Analytical Thinking
Adaptability/Flexibility
Self Control
Innovation
Stress Tolerance
Leadership
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Telephone
Freedom to Make Decisions
Face-to-Face Discussions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Contact With Others
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Sitting
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Letters and Memos
Deal With External Customers
Frequency of Decision Making
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Time Pressure
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Exposed to Contaminants
Physical Proximity
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Standing
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Public Speaking
Consequence of Error
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Degree of Automation
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Level of Competition
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Duration of Typical Work Week
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Work Schedules
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Telephone
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Face-to-Face Discussions
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to High Places
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
-Never-
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Outdoors, Under Cover
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Exposed to Contaminants
Public Speaking
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Standing
Telephone
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Sitting
Face-to-Face Discussions
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Public Speaking
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Contaminants
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Telephone
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Face-to-Face Discussions
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Electronic Mail
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Contaminants
Telephone
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Public Speaking
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Public Speaking
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Outdoors, Under Cover
Letters and Memos
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Time Pressure
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Telephone
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Radiation
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Create and maintain accessible, retrievable computer archives and databases, incorporating current advances in electric information storage technology.
Organize archival records and develop classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials.
Authenticate and appraise historical documents and archival materials.
Provide reference services and assistance for users needing archival materials.
Direct activities of workers who assist in arranging, cataloguing, exhibiting, and maintaining collections of valuable materials.
Prepare archival records, such as document descriptions, to allow easy access to information.
Preserve records, documents, and objects, copying records to film, videotape, audiotape, disk, or computer formats as necessary.
Establish and administer policy guidelines concerning public access and use of materials.
Locate new materials and direct their acquisition and display.
- Importance Supplemental-
Research and record the origins and historical significance of archival materials.
Specialize in an area of history or technology, researching topics or items relevant to collections to determine what should be retained or acquired.
Coordinate educational and public outreach programs, such as tours, workshops, lectures, and classes.
Select and edit documents for publication and display, applying knowledge of subject, literary expression, and presentation techniques.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Preserve records, documents, and objects, copying records to film, videotape, audiotape, disk, or computer formats as necessary.
Provide reference services and assistance for users needing archival materials.
Organize archival records and develop classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials.
Authenticate and appraise historical documents and archival materials.
Direct activities of workers who assist in arranging, cataloguing, exhibiting, and maintaining collections of valuable materials.
Establish and administer policy guidelines concerning public access and use of materials.
Create and maintain accessible, retrievable computer archives and databases, incorporating current advances in electric information storage technology.
Prepare archival records, such as document descriptions, to allow easy access to information.
Locate new materials and direct their acquisition and display.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Research and record the origins and historical significance of archival materials.
Specialize in an area of history or technology, researching topics or items relevant to collections to determine what should be retained or acquired.
Select and edit documents for publication and display, applying knowledge of subject, literary expression, and presentation techniques.
Coordinate educational and public outreach programs, such as tours, workshops, lectures, and classes.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Authenticate and appraise historical documents and archival materials.
Create and maintain accessible, retrievable computer archives and databases, incorporating current advances in electric information storage technology.
Direct activities of workers who assist in arranging, cataloguing, exhibiting, and maintaining collections of valuable materials.
Provide reference services and assistance for users needing archival materials.
Prepare archival records, such as document descriptions, to allow easy access to information.
Organize archival records and develop classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials.
Preserve records, documents, and objects, copying records to film, videotape, audiotape, disk, or computer formats as necessary.
Establish and administer policy guidelines concerning public access and use of materials.
Locate new materials and direct their acquisition and display.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Research and record the origins and historical significance of archival materials.
Specialize in an area of history or technology, researching topics or items relevant to collections to determine what should be retained or acquired.
Coordinate educational and public outreach programs, such as tours, workshops, lectures, and classes.
Select and edit documents for publication and display, applying knowledge of subject, literary expression, and presentation techniques.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Provide reference services and assistance for users needing archival materials.
Create and maintain accessible, retrievable computer archives and databases, incorporating current advances in electric information storage technology.
Organize archival records and develop classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials.
Prepare archival records, such as document descriptions, to allow easy access to information.
Direct activities of workers who assist in arranging, cataloguing, exhibiting, and maintaining collections of valuable materials.
Authenticate and appraise historical documents and archival materials.
Preserve records, documents, and objects, copying records to film, videotape, audiotape, disk, or computer formats as necessary.
Establish and administer policy guidelines concerning public access and use of materials.
Locate new materials and direct their acquisition and display.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Coordinate educational and public outreach programs, such as tours, workshops, lectures, and classes.
Select and edit documents for publication and display, applying knowledge of subject, literary expression, and presentation techniques.
Research and record the origins and historical significance of archival materials.
Specialize in an area of history or technology, researching topics or items relevant to collections to determine what should be retained or acquired.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Establish and administer policy guidelines concerning public access and use of materials.
Prepare archival records, such as document descriptions, to allow easy access to information.
Locate new materials and direct their acquisition and display.
Organize archival records and develop classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials.
Authenticate and appraise historical documents and archival materials.
Provide reference services and assistance for users needing archival materials.
Direct activities of workers who assist in arranging, cataloguing, exhibiting, and maintaining collections of valuable materials.
Create and maintain accessible, retrievable computer archives and databases, incorporating current advances in electric information storage technology.
Preserve records, documents, and objects, copying records to film, videotape, audiotape, disk, or computer formats as necessary.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Specialize in an area of history or technology, researching topics or items relevant to collections to determine what should be retained or acquired.
Research and record the origins and historical significance of archival materials.
Select and edit documents for publication and display, applying knowledge of subject, literary expression, and presentation techniques.
Coordinate educational and public outreach programs, such as tours, workshops, lectures, and classes.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Preserve records, documents, and objects, copying records to film, videotape, audiotape, disk, or computer formats as necessary.
Direct activities of workers who assist in arranging, cataloguing, exhibiting, and maintaining collections of valuable materials.
Prepare archival records, such as document descriptions, to allow easy access to information.
Create and maintain accessible, retrievable computer archives and databases, incorporating current advances in electric information storage technology.
Establish and administer policy guidelines concerning public access and use of materials.
Provide reference services and assistance for users needing archival materials.
Organize archival records and develop classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials.
Authenticate and appraise historical documents and archival materials.
Locate new materials and direct their acquisition and display.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Specialize in an area of history or technology, researching topics or items relevant to collections to determine what should be retained or acquired.
Research and record the origins and historical significance of archival materials.
Select and edit documents for publication and display, applying knowledge of subject, literary expression, and presentation techniques.
Coordinate educational and public outreach programs, such as tours, workshops, lectures, and classes.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Locate new materials and direct their acquisition and display.
Authenticate and appraise historical documents and archival materials.
Preserve records, documents, and objects, copying records to film, videotape, audiotape, disk, or computer formats as necessary.
Provide reference services and assistance for users needing archival materials.
Organize archival records and develop classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials.
Establish and administer policy guidelines concerning public access and use of materials.
Direct activities of workers who assist in arranging, cataloguing, exhibiting, and maintaining collections of valuable materials.
Create and maintain accessible, retrievable computer archives and databases, incorporating current advances in electric information storage technology.
Prepare archival records, such as document descriptions, to allow easy access to information.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Coordinate educational and public outreach programs, such as tours, workshops, lectures, and classes.
Select and edit documents for publication and display, applying knowledge of subject, literary expression, and presentation techniques.
Research and record the origins and historical significance of archival materials.
Specialize in an area of history or technology, researching topics or items relevant to collections to determine what should be retained or acquired.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Create and maintain accessible, retrievable computer archives and databases, incorporating current advances in electric information storage technology.
Preserve records, documents, and objects, copying records to film, videotape, audiotape, disk, or computer formats as necessary.
Direct activities of workers who assist in arranging, cataloguing, exhibiting, and maintaining collections of valuable materials.
Authenticate and appraise historical documents and archival materials.
Provide reference services and assistance for users needing archival materials.
Locate new materials and direct their acquisition and display.
Organize archival records and develop classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials.
Establish and administer policy guidelines concerning public access and use of materials.
Prepare archival records, such as document descriptions, to allow easy access to information.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Specialize in an area of history or technology, researching topics or items relevant to collections to determine what should be retained or acquired.
Research and record the origins and historical significance of archival materials.
Coordinate educational and public outreach programs, such as tours, workshops, lectures, and classes.
Select and edit documents for publication and display, applying knowledge of subject, literary expression, and presentation techniques.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Establish and administer policy guidelines concerning public access and use of materials.
Prepare archival records, such as document descriptions, to allow easy access to information.
Organize archival records and develop classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials.
Preserve records, documents, and objects, copying records to film, videotape, audiotape, disk, or computer formats as necessary.
Locate new materials and direct their acquisition and display.
Authenticate and appraise historical documents and archival materials.
Provide reference services and assistance for users needing archival materials.
Create and maintain accessible, retrievable computer archives and databases, incorporating current advances in electric information storage technology.
Direct activities of workers who assist in arranging, cataloguing, exhibiting, and maintaining collections of valuable materials.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Select and edit documents for publication and display, applying knowledge of subject, literary expression, and presentation techniques.
Coordinate educational and public outreach programs, such as tours, workshops, lectures, and classes.
Research and record the origins and historical significance of archival materials.
Specialize in an area of history or technology, researching topics or items relevant to collections to determine what should be retained or acquired.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
-Required Level of Education-
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree