Archivist Legal, Social & Cultural Professionals
SaveWhat Does an Archivist Do?
Archivists assess, collect, organise, preserve and provide access to records and archives. Records maintained are in any format, analogue or digital and include several kinds of media (documents, photographs, video and sound recordings, etc.).
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Where Do I Start?
Conservation Techniques
The procedures, instruments, techniques, materials and chemicals used in conservation and archiving.
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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become an Archivist
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialConservation Techniques knowledge
The procedures, instruments, techniques, materials and chemicals used in conservation and archiving.
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EssentialCollection Management knowledge
The process of resource evaluation, selection and life-cycle planning to create and promote a coherent collection in line with the developing needs of the users or customers. Understanding legal deposit …
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EssentialManage Digital Archives skill
Create and maintain computer archives and databases, incorporating latest developments in electronic information storage technology.
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EssentialWrite Scientific Papers skill
Present the hypothesis, findings, and conclusions of your scientific research in your field of expertise in a professional publication.
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EssentialAid Archive Users With Their Enquiries skill
Provide reference services and overall assistance for researchers and visitors in their search for archival materials.
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EssentialAppraise Historical Documents skill
Authenticate and evaluate historical documents and archive materials.
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EssentialCarry Out Records Management skill
Manage the life-cycle of records of institutions, indivduals, corporate bodies, collections, oral history.
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EssentialContextualise Collection skill
Comment, describe, and provide context for the records in a collection.
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EssentialCreate Semantic Trees skill
Create coherent lists and hierarchies of concepts and terms to ensure consistent indexing in knowledge organisation systems.
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EssentialFacilitate Access To Information skill
Prepare documents for archiving; ensure that the information can easily be accessed at all times.
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EssentialManage Archive Users Guidelines skill
Establish policy guidelines on public access to a (digital) archive and the cautious use of present materials. Communicate the guidelines to archive visitors.
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EssentialRespect Data Protection Principles skill
Ensure that access to personal or institutional data conforms to the legal and ethical framework governing such access.
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EssentialStore Archival Objects skill
Preserve, store and look after archival documents; copy archive records to film, videotape, audiotape, disk, or computer formats as required.
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EssentialStudy A Collection skill
Research and trace the origins and the historical significance of collections and archive content.
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OptionalCoordinate Educational Programmes skill
Plan and coordinate educational and public outreach programs such as workshops, tours, lectures and classes.
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OptionalDigitise Documents skill
Load analog documents by converting them into a digital format, using specialised hardware and software.
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OptionalHire New Personnel skill
Hire new personnel for a company or organisation payroll via a prepared set of procedures. Make staffing decisions and direct selection co-workers.
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OptionalManage Budgets skill
Plan, monitor and report on the budget.
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OptionalManage Human Resources skill
Conduct employee recruitment, helping employees to develop their personal and organisational skills, knowledge, and competencies as well as providing feedback and performance appraisals. It includes motivating employees, by implementing rewarding …
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OptionalPerform Customer Management skill
Identify and understand the customer's needs. Communicate and engage with stakeholders in designing, promoting and evaluating services.
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OptionalDevelop Classification Systems skill
Organise archive or business records; develop classification systems to facilitate access to all information.
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OptionalUse Software For Data Preservation skill
Utilise specialised applications and software to collect and preserve digital information.
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