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Archivists

SOC 25-4011.00

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

Zone 5 Educational Instruction and Library

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Active Listening

3.8

Writing

3.8

Judgment and Decision Making

3.4

Critical Thinking

3.2

Active Learning

3.2

Speaking

3.1

Complex Problem Solving

3.1

Knowledge Areas 8

English Language

4.4

History and Archeology

4.2

Customer and Personal Service

3.5

Computers and Electronics

3.5

Administration and Management

3.4

Clerical

3.3

Law and Government

3.1

Communications and Media

2.8

Key Tasks

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.

4Authenticate and appraise historical documents and archival materials.

5Create and maintain accessible, retrievable computer archives and databases, incorporating current advances in electronic information storage technology.

Also Known As

Architectural Historian Archival Records Clerk Archives and Historical Documents Director Archives and Rare Books Division Curator Archives Director Archives Specialist Archivist Collections Director Collections Manager Curator