Archivists organize, research and review different historical records to decide how significant or valuable they are to history. They often work with an abundance of document types like maps, manuscripts and photographs. Archivists may also work with digital files like websites, sound recordings and films to determine their historical relevance. They typically provide these items to museums with descriptions of the artifact or document and guidelines for preserving and displaying it in their establishment. Some Archivists find ways to teach the communities about the historical documents or artifacts they discover by instructing sessions, showcasing their items at exhibits or presenting on certain documents or artifacts for community outreach programs.
Wat doet een Archivist?
An Archivist, or Conservator, assembles, preserves, catalogues and manages historical information, images and other collections to determine their significance and value. Their main duties include deciding which historical items should be kept for public viewing, creating descriptions and organization guidelines for each collection piece and updating and maintaining an archival database.
Verantwoordelijkheden
Een Archivist moet in staat zijn om verschillende taken en verantwoordelijkheden te vervullen. Hieronder staan enkele taken en verantwoordelijkheden die een Archivist moet kunnen uitvoeren:
Analyze materials such as maps, films, documents and paintings, checking their authenticity, physical condition and historical content. By analyzing materials an Archivist is able to spot defects and determine if the material can be included in collections.
Preserve collections correctly. Archivists are knowledgeable regarding storing and conservation techniques from various time periods. Certain material needs specific environmental conditions, so Archivists monitor the storage space and security to protect the materials.
Archivists design and maintain organizational systems, keeping track of archived material. Most archived materials are stored on databases for easy usage and efficiency. Thus, the Archivist will prepare indexes, meta-tags and material descriptions and, where possible, convert material into digital format.
Archivists make material available to the public through scans and copies. Generally, they’ll help persons who want to access the archives to retrieve information or do research.
Archivists encourage the public to visit the archives through presentations, lectures, workshops, displays, exhibits or tours.
Benodigde vaardigheden
Een concurrerende Archivist zal bepaalde vaardigheden en kwalificaties hebben, waaronder:
An Archivist decides which material should be preserved, thus, they need to be able to determine the importance, origin and history of the material they work with.
An Archivist needs to access databases and other electronic management tools, so computer skills are vital.
Good communication: Archivists interact with the public, helping them retrieve information or providing lectures and presentations, being able to communicate well is important.
Archivists need to store documents and records in a way that’s easily retrievable, developing logical systems for both themselves and the public to use.
Much historical material needs to be analyzed and preserved, this means using the right chemicals and techniques according to the type of material such as a painting, documents, pottery or fabrics.
Soortgelijke aanbiedingen
Als u werft voor functies die gerelateerd zijn aan een Archivist, bekijk dan onze functiebeschrijvingen voor vergelijkbare rollen:
