How do they match: Archivists

  • Create and maintain accessible, retrievable computer archives and databases, incorporating current advances in electronic information storage technology.
  • Preserve records, documents, and objects, copying records to film, videotape, audiotape, disk, or computer formats as necessary.
  • Select and edit documents for publication and display, applying knowledge of subject, literary expression, and presentation techniques.
  • Specialize in an area of history or technology, researching topics or items relevant to collections to determine what should be retained or acquired.