Archivists

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.

Authenticate and appraise historical documents and archival materials.

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

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.

Direct activities of workers who assist in arranging, cataloguing, exhibiting, and maintaining collections of valuable materials.

Research and record the origins and historical significance of archival materials.

Locate new materials and direct their acquisition and display.

Coordinate educational and public outreach programs, such as tours, workshops, lectures, and classes.

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.