Preserves and organizes historical records—letters, photos, films, government documents—so people can use them.
Unboxes a donated collection of a local politician's papers, sorts and describes them, and helps a researcher find a 1960s letter.
BLS May 2024 (approx).
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Master's in library science or history with archives coursework; CA certification.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Certification. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: History, Library Science, Archival Studies.
Growing faster than average (about 6% over 10 years). BLS archivists, curators & museum workers 2024-34.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI drafts finding aids and transcribes records; appraising, preserving and helping researchers stay human judgment.
Classes: AP US History, Computer applications, A second language.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-4011.
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