Archivists manage and preserve collections of historical documents and papers. Working with collections of all types of media, books, photographs and maps of the audio files, movies and electronics.
As an archivist would work:
· Have the materials are properly stored and maintained in good condition
• Identify, appointments, cataloging and indexing of archival materials
· Helping people to use the files
· Make records available to users in formats such as photocopies, microfiche and computer tools
· Carry out research
• Give talks and presentations of the organization, displays and exhibitions
· Negotiation of purchase or donation of archival materials and assessing their importance.