Archivists

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1. 01Organize archival records and develop classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials.
2. 02Provide reference services and assistance for users needing archival materials.
3. 03Prepare archival records, such as document descriptions, to allow easy access to information.
4. 04Create and maintain accessible, retrievable computer archives and databases, incorporating current advances in electronic information storage technology.
5. 05Establish and administer policy guidelines concerning public access and use of materials.
6. 06Direct activities of workers who assist in arranging, cataloguing, exhibiting, and maintaining collections of valuable materials.
7. 07Preserve records, documents, and objects, copying records to film, videotape, audiotape, disk, or computer formats as necessary.
8. 08Research and record the origins and historical significance of archival materials.
9. 09Locate new materials and direct their acquisition and display.
10. 10Authenticate and appraise historical documents and archival materials.
11. 11Coordinate educational and public outreach programs, such as tours, workshops, lectures, and classes.
12. 12Specialize in an area of history or technology, researching topics or items relevant to collections to determine what should be retained or acquired.

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