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Archivist
Archivists plan and organise records in such a way that they can easily be retrieved for research as well as for other purposes such as long-term safekeeping and protection. Any document that reflects the transactions of an organisation, procedures, structures, etc can be considered a record. Records may be saved or stored in or on a variety of media, such as film, videotapes, audiotapes, electronic discs or paper.
Other duties:
- plan the arrangement and cataloguing of records. Some records might need to be transferred to a different medium to avoid damage from repeated handling
- need to stay abreast of technological advances in electronic information storage
- be up-to-date on preservation methods, the elimination of hazards such as fire and water, and storage area pest control
- sometimes archivists need to restore damaged records themselves – they therefore need to be qualified in this aspect of their work as well
Types of Companies to work for:
Banking industry, mining industry, insurance companies, educational institutions, any organisation large enough to have extensive records
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Career Snapshot Archivist |
In Demand
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Qualification Required |
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Work Outdoors |
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Maths Required |
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Science Required |
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This is a general guide - it is important to check admission requirements with the various training institutions first because entry requirements may vary.
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