Archivists

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking an Archivist responsible for appraising, editing, and directing the safekeeping of permanent records. You will prepare archival records for easy access, create computer archives, and research historical materials to determine retention. The ideal candidate possesses strong skills in reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking, and active listening. Responsibilities also include organizing records and preserving documents in various formats. This position is based in the United States.

Qualifications

• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying and understanding points made.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Understanding implications of new information for problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Appraise, edit, and direct the safekeeping of permanent records.
• Prepare archival records for easy access to information.
• Create and maintain accessible computer archives and databases.
• Research topics relevant to collections to determine what should be retained.
• Organize archival records and develop classification systems.
• Preserve records, documents, and objects in necessary formats.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Writing

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Speaking

Active Learning

Job description

Archivist

Job Description & Duties

Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival 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 electronic information storage technology.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualities of an Archivist

• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Types of Archivist

• Film Archivist
• Museum Archivist
• Docent
• Image Archivist
• Archives and Historical Documents Director