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Do you like to collect things? YES!
Do you love history? YES!
You may be able to turn that hobby into a career as a professional archivist.
How Archivists Contribute To Society
Archivist keep records to preserve reliable memories of the past.
An archive can contain multiple collections of related materials.
When building a collection, archivists:
Find materials that could belong in the collection
Determine value the materials will add to the collection
Organize records to be able to find information quickly when needed
Collections are not limited to physical archives. Digital archiving provides even more opportunities to preserve the past.
A Typical Day As An Archivist
Gather, organize, and classify information and materials to archive
Research origin and historical significance of materials
Prepare records to document and allow easy access to information
Develop policies and procedures for public access of records
Assist others in finding and understanding archival records
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Related Jobs
Are archivist known by other titles?
Great question! Archivists may work with librarians, museum curators, and other related fields. They may even do similar tasks. But these are all very different jobs.
Types Of Archive Records
Archivist keep records in a variety of forms, including:
Letters
Diaries
Logs
Personal documents
Government documents
Sound recordings
Videos
Digital files
Physical objects
Who Thrives As An Archivist
Archivists need to be detail orientated and enjoy:
History
Research
Writing
Active listing
Critical thinking
Problem solving
Technology
Where Archivists Work
Archivists can find work in many different industries, including:
Government
Universities
Banks
Museums
Corporations
...and many more!
Quiz
Mary loves collecting art and finding creative ways to display related art pieces together. Which job may be a good fit for Mary?
Sounds like Mary wants to be a museum curator, who focuses more on gathering materials to display in a collection. Museums may have curators, art appraisers, tour guides, and archivists working together on related but different tasks.
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Kitzzy Avilés
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