Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.

Other names for Archivists: Archival Records Clerk, Archives Director, Archivist, Collections Director, Collections Manager, Curator, Curatorial Specialist, Docent, Docent Coordinator, Film Archivist, Historical Manuscripts Curator, Image Archivist, Librarian, Manuscripts Curator, Museum Archivist, Museum Registrar, Outreach Coordinator, Photographs Curator, Records Manager, Registrar, State Archivist, University Archivist,

• Create and maintain accessible, retrievable computer archives and databases, incorporating current advances in electric information storage technology.
• Organize archival records and develop classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials.
• Authenticate and appraise historical documents and archival materials.
• Provide reference services and assistance for users needing archival materials.
• Direct activities of workers who assist in arranging, cataloguing, exhibiting and maintaining collections of valuable materials.
• Prepare archival records, such as document descriptions, to allow easy access to information.
• 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.
• Locate new materials and direct their acquisition and display.
• Research and record the origins and historical significance of archival materials.
• Specialize in an area of history or technology, researching topics or items relevant to collections to determine what should be retained or acquired.
• Coordinate educational and public outreach programs, such as tours, workshops, lectures, and classes.
• Select and edit documents for publication and display, applying knowledge of subject, literary expression, and presentation techniques.

• Digital cameras
• Scanners
• Desktop computers
• Scanners
• Notebook computers
• Personal computers

Project management software

Office suite software

Graphics or photo imaging software

Video creation and editing software

Word processing software

Presentation software

Spreadsheet software

Data base user interface and query software

Development environment software

Web platform development software

Internet browser software

Electronic mail software