[Core] [31% incumbents] Organize archival records and develop classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials.
  DWAs: Develop policies or procedures for archives, museums or libraries. | Organize informational materials.

[Core] [31% incumbents] Provide reference services and assistance for users needing archival materials.
  DWAs: Help patrons use library or archival resources.

[Core] [31% incumbents] Prepare archival records, such as document descriptions, to allow easy access to information.
  DWAs: Collect archival data. | Write informational material.

[Core] [31% incumbents] Create and maintain accessible, retrievable computer archives and databases, incorporating current advances in electronic information storage technology.
  DWAs: Develop library or archival databases.

[Core] [31% incumbents] Establish and administer policy guidelines concerning public access and use of materials.
  DWAs: Develop policies or procedures for archives, museums or libraries.

[Core] [31% incumbents] Direct activities of workers who assist in arranging, cataloguing, exhibiting, and maintaining collections of valuable materials.
  DWAs: Direct activities of subordinates.

[Core] [31% incumbents] Preserve records, documents, and objects, copying records to film, videotape, audiotape, disk, or computer formats as necessary.
  DWAs: Prepare materials for preservation, storage, or display.

[Core] [31% incumbents] Research and record the origins and historical significance of archival materials.
  DWAs: Evaluate characteristics of archival or historical objects.

[Core] [31% incumbents] Locate new materials and direct their acquisition and display.
  DWAs: Order instructional or library materials or equipment.

[Core] [31% incumbents] Authenticate and appraise historical documents and archival materials.
  DWAs: Evaluate characteristics of archival or historical objects.

[Core] [31% incumbents] Coordinate educational and public outreach programs, such as tours, workshops, lectures, and classes.
  DWAs: Plan community programs or activities for the general public.

[Core] [31% incumbents] Specialize in an area of history or technology, researching topics or items relevant to collections to determine what should be retained or acquired.
  DWAs: Research topics in area of expertise.

[Core] [31% incumbents] Select and edit documents for publication and display, applying knowledge of subject, literary expression, and presentation techniques.
  DWAs: Edit documents.

[EMERGING:New] Write grants and apply for funding to support archival work.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.12 lvl:4.12) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Writing (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Speaking (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.38 lvl:3.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  History and Archeology (imp:4.35 lvl:5.26) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  English Language (imp:3.97 lvl:5.10) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.94 lvl:4.65) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.81 lvl:5.10) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Administration and Management (imp:3.70 lvl:4.52) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Administrative (imp:3.53 lvl:5.61) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Education and Training (imp:3.42 lvl:5.03) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Law and Government (imp:3.23 lvl:3.68) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.90 lvl:3.90) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Communications and Media (imp:2.87 lvl:3.45) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.65 lvl:3.68) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.61 lvl:2.68) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Geography (imp:2.55 lvl:3.61) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Mathematics (imp:2.29 lvl:2.81) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.13 lvl:2.23) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Telecommunications (imp:2.13 lvl:1.50) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.10 lvl:2.55) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Foreign Language (imp:2.10 lvl:2.00) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.06 lvl:2.35) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Production and Processing (imp:2.00 lvl:1.97) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Chemistry (imp:2.00 lvl:2.48) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Fine Arts (imp:1.93 lvl:1.68) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Design (imp:1.87 lvl:1.87) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Psychology (imp:1.81 lvl:1.55) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.68 lvl:1.23) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Building and Construction (imp:1.61 lvl:1.26) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Transportation (imp:1.55 lvl:1.29) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Mechanical (imp:1.52 lvl:1.03) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Physics (imp:1.29 lvl:0.52) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.29 lvl:0.68) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Biology (imp:1.23 lvl:0.45) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.19 lvl:0.26) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Food Production (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.38) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Category Flexibility (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Oral Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:4.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Information Ordering (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Originality (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Far Vision (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Memorization (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Number Facility (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visualization (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Time Sharing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Static Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Depth Perception (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Stamina (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Control Precision (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.74 lvl:5.39) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Working with Computers (imp:4.52 lvl:3.94) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Getting Information (imp:4.42 lvl:5.32) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Processing Information (imp:4.39 lvl:5.32) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.35 lvl:5.42) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.19 lvl:4.77) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.13 lvl:5.71) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.13 lvl:5.35) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.10 lvl:5.35) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.03 lvl:4.97) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.97 lvl:4.94) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.97 lvl:4.42) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.90 lvl:5.06) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.87 lvl:4.45) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.81 lvl:4.42) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.81 lvl:5.26) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.70 lvl:4.19) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.70 lvl:4.55) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.61 lvl:4.03) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.58 lvl:4.29) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.52 lvl:4.48) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.45 lvl:4.65) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.43 lvl:3.97) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.39 lvl:4.03) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.37 lvl:4.33) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.35 lvl:4.45) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.30 lvl:4.47) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.29 lvl:3.58) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.26 lvl:3.58) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.19 lvl:2.94) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:3.17 lvl:4.10) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.00 lvl:3.90) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.87 lvl:2.97) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.61 lvl:2.65) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.32 lvl:2.45) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.10 lvl:1.80) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.06 lvl:2.03) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.84 lvl:1.35) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.77 lvl:1.35) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.68 lvl:1.60) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.68 lvl:1.26) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.88) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:2.36) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.33) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Cautiousness (imp:2.06) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Cautiousness (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Cooperation (imp:1.84) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.61) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.50) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Initiative (imp:1.41) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Innovation (imp:1.25) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.21) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Sincerity (imp:1.19) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.16) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.89) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Social Orientation (imp:0.86) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Adaptability (imp:0.83) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Control (imp:0.80) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Humility (imp:0.70) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.62) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Empathy (imp:0.60) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism (imp:0.20) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Service Orientation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Instructing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Time Management (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Persuasion (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.50 lvl:2.88) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Technology Design (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Programming (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 7,970
  annual_median    : $64,550
  annual_pct10     : $39,970
  annual_pct25     : $50,680
  annual_pct75     : $83,020
  annual_pct90     : $110,550
  annual_mean      : $70,640
  hourly_median    : $31.03

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : District of Columbia ($93,040)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($40,900)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.275x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (39 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    2,250  median: $  73,670
  Educational Services                     emp:    1,500  median: $  64,420
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:    1,450  median: $  55,390
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      790  median: $  68,610
  Information                              emp:      700  median: $  64,370
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      420  median: $  59,340
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      200  median: $  96,680
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      200  median: $  44,310
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      170  median: $  57,830
  Retail Trade                             emp:      160  median: $  98,190

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (10 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    2,250  median: $  73,670
  Educational Services                     emp:    1,500  median: $  64,420
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:    1,450  median: $  55,390
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      790  median: $  68,610
  Information                              emp:      700  median: $  64,370
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      420  median: $  59,340
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      200  median: $  96,680
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      200  median: $  44,310
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      170  median: $  57,830
  Retail Trade                             emp:      160  median: $  98,190

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An archivist is an information professional who assesses, collects, organizes, preserves, maintains control over, and provides access to records and archives determined to have long-term value. The records that are maintained by an archivist can consist of a variety of forms, including but not limited to letters, diaries, logs, other personal documents, government documents, sound or picture recordings, digital files, or other physical objects.


== Description ==

As Richard Pearce-Moses wrote:

Archivists keep records that have enduring value as reliable memories of the past, and they help people find and understand the information they need in those records.
Determining what records have enduring value can be challenging. Archivists must also select records valuable enough to justify the costs of storage and preservation, plus the labor-intensive expenses of arrangement, description, and reference service. The theory and scholarly work underpinning archives practices is called archival science.
The most common related occupations are librarians, museum curators, and records managers. The occupation of archivist is distinct from that of librarian. The two occupations have separate courses of training, adhere to separate and distinct principles, and are represented by separate professional organizations. In general, the librarian tends to deal with published media (where the metadata, such as author, title, and date of publication, may be readily apparent and can be presented in standardized form), whereas the archivist deals with unpublished media (which has different challenges such as the metadata not always being immediately apparent, containing complications and variety, and more likely to depend on provenance). The Society of American Archivists (SAA) also notes that while both professions preserve, collect, and make materials accessible, librarians can often obtain "new copies of worn-out or lost books", while records in archival collections are unique and irreplaceable. The SAA further distinguishes libraries and archives based on the materials they keep and how they are accessed by patrons.
Because archival records are frequently unique, archivists may be as much concerned with the preservation and custody of the information carrier (i.e. the physical document) as with its informational content. In this sense, the archivist may have more in common with the museum curator than with the librarian. The SAA states that museum curators and archivists sometimes overlap in their duties, but that curators often collect and interpret three-dimensional objects, while archivists deal with paper, electronic, or audiovisual records. Even so, archival selections are sometimes exhibited in museums.
The occupation of archivist is also frequently distinguished from that of records manager, although in this case the distinction is less absolute: the archivist is predominantly concerned with records deemed worthy of permanent preservation, whereas the records manager is more concerned with records of current administrative importance.
The SAA additionally notes that historians and archivists have a long-standing partnership, as archivists preserve, identify, and make records accessible, while historians use those records for their research.


== Duties and work environment ==

Archivists' duties include acquiring and appraising new collections, arranging and describing records, providing reference service, and preserving materials. In arranging records, archivists apply two important principles: provenance and original order. Provenance refers to the creation of records and keeping different records separate in order to maintain context. Many entities create records, including governments, businesses, universities, and individuals. Original order is applied by keeping records in their order as established and maintained by the creator(s). Both provenance and original order are closely related to the concept of respect des fonds, which states that records from one corporate body should not be mixed with records from another.
There are two aspects to arrangement: intellectual and physical. Both aspects follow the principle of original order. Archivists process the records physically by placing them in acid-free folders and boxes to ensure their long-term survival. They also process the records intellectually, by determining what the records consist of, how they are organized, and what, if any, finding aids need to be created. Finding aids can be box lists or descriptive inventories, or indexes. Even if the original arrangement is unclear or unhelpful in terms of accessing the collection, it is rarely rearranged to something that makes more sense. This is because preserving the original order shows how the creator of the records functioned, why the records were created, and how they went about arranging them. Moreover, the provenance and authenticity of the records may be lost. However, original order is not always the best way to maintain some collections and archivists must use their own experience and current best practices to determine the correct way to preserve collections of mixed media or those lacking a clear original arrangement.
Archivists' work encompasses a range of ethical decisions that may be thought of as falling into three broad and intertwined areas: legal requirements; professional standards; and accountability to society in selecting and preserving documentary materials that serve as a primary source of knowledge, and influence collective memory and identity. In negotiating the ethical conflicts that arise in their work, archivists are guided by codes of ethics. The Society of American Archivists first adopted a code of ethics in 1980; the International Council on Archives adopted one in 1996.
Alongside their work in arranging and caring for collections, archivists assist users in interpreting materials and answering inquiries. This reference work can be a small part of an archivist's job in a smaller organization, or consist of most of their occupation in a larger archive where specific roles (such as processing archivist and reference archivist) may be delineated.
Archivists work for a variety of organizations, including government agencies, local authorities, museums, hospitals, historical societies, businesses, charities, corporations, colleges and universities, national parks and historic sites, and any institution whose records may potentially be valuable to researchers, exhibitors, genealogists, or others. They can also work on the collections of a large family or even of an individual.
Archivists are often educators as well; it is not unusual for an archivist employed at a university or college to lecture in a subject related to their collection. Archivists employed at cultural institutions or for local government frequently design educational or outreach programs to further the ability of archive users to understand and access information in their collections. This might include such varied activities as exhibitions, promotional events, community engagement, or even media coverage.
The advent of Encoded Archival Description (EAD), along with increasing demand for materials to be made available online, has required archivists to become more tech-savvy in the past decade.  Many archivists are now acquiring basic XML skills in order to make their finding aids available to researchers online.


== Skills ==
Because of the varied nature of the job within different organizations and work environments, archivists need to have a wide range of skills:

Those who work in reference and access-oriented positions should have good customer services skills, to help patrons with their research.
A basic knowledge of preservation is needed to help extend the life of cultural artifacts. Many types of media (such as photographs, acidic papers, and unstable copy processes) can deteriorate if not stored and maintained properly.
Although many archival c

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  Extract: The Society of American Archivists is the oldest and largest archivist association in North America, serving the educational and informational needs of more than 5,000 individual archivist and institutional members. Established in 1936, the organization serves upwards of 6,200 individual and member 

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  Extract: The National Archives at College Park is a major facility of the National Archives and Records Administration of the United States which is located in College Park, Maryland. The facility serves as the primary base of operations for the bulk of the senior offices within the organization of the Natio

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  Extract: Maynard J. Brichford (1926-2019) was an American archivist who served as the 35th president of the Society of American Archivists (SAA). He was a leading academic archivist who established the archives program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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  Extract: A museum is distinguished by a collection of often unique objects that forms the core of its activities for exhibitions, education, research, etc. This differentiates it from an archive or library, where the contents may be more paper-based, replaceable and less exhibition oriented, or a private col

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  Extract: In archival science and archive administration, appraisal is a process usually conducted by members of the record-holding institution in which a body of records is examined to determine its value for that institution. It also involves determining how long this value will last. The activity is one of

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ROLE SUMMARY:
Archivists are information professionals who assess, organize, preserve, and provide access to records and documents with long-term historical value. They manage physical and digital collections ranging from government documents to personal papers, ensuring materials are properly catalogued and accessible to researchers and the public. These specialists combine deep historical knowledge with modern digital preservation techniques to maintain cultural and institutional memory.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Archivists spend their days organizing and cataloguing historical materials, developing classification systems to make collections searchable and accessible. They provide reference services to researchers, helping them locate relevant documents and materials for their work. A significant portion of time involves digitizing physical materials, creating electronic databases, and preparing detailed descriptions of archival holdings. They also authenticate historical documents, research the provenance of materials, and establish policies governing public access to sensitive or fragile items. Many archivists write grant proposals to secure funding for preservation projects and collection development.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel as archivists possess exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills, as they must meticulously catalog and preserve irreplaceable materials. They typically have a deep curiosity about history and culture, combined with analytical thinking skills needed to evaluate the significance and authenticity of documents. Strong written and verbal communication abilities are essential for creating detailed records and assisting researchers. Successful archivists are patient and methodical workers who can handle delicate materials with care while maintaining accuracy in complex filing systems.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most archivists hold a Master's degree (83.9% according to O*NET data), typically in library science, history, archival science, or a related field. Some positions require specialized knowledge in particular subject areas such as government records, corporate archives, or specific historical periods. Entry-level positions may involve working as an archives technician or processing assistant, gaining hands-on experience with collection management and preservation techniques. Internships at libraries, museums, or government archives provide valuable practical experience.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced archivists can advance to senior archivist positions, overseeing large collections and managing teams of support staff. Many progress to administrative roles such as archives director or chief archivist at major institutions. Some specialize in particular areas like digital preservation, becoming digital archivists or metadata specialists. Career advancement often leads to positions in university libraries, national archives, corporate information management, or consulting roles helping organizations establish records management programs.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, archivists earn a median annual salary of $64,550, with the range spanning from $39,970 to $110,550. Employment totals 7,970 professionals nationwide, with significant geographic variation - District of Columbia offers the highest wages at $93,040 while Puerto Rico has the lowest at $40,900, representing a 2.27x ratio. The largest employers are government agencies (2,250 positions), educational institutions (1,500), and arts/entertainment organizations (1,450). Job Zone 5 classification indicates extensive preparation is needed, reflecting the specialized education requirements and the critical nature of preserving cultural heritage.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Archival work has moderate automation resistance due to the complex judgment required for appraising historical significance and authenticating materials. While digitization processes and database management are increasingly automated, the core activities of evaluating document importance, organizing collections, and providing specialized research assistance require human expertise and cultural knowledge that AI cannot easily replicate.

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  [riasec_cluster] Curators (25-4012.00) — confidence:high
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  [knowledge_overlap] Historians (19-3093.00) — confidence:high
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  [skill_overlap] Document Management Specialists (15-1299.03) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles emphasize documenting/recording information (imp:4.7) and working with computers, with shared focus on database development and information organization.
    data: Documenting/Recording Information imp:4.7
    data: Create computer archives and databases
    data: Computers and Electronics knowledge
  [task_similarity] Museum Technicians and Conservators (25-4013.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Overlapping preservation activities including preparing materials for storage, maintaining collections, and handling valuable historical objects require similar technical skills.
    data: Preserve records, documents, and objects
    data: Prepare materials for preservation
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