Do you want to become a Archivist? Here is some information to help point you in the right direction:
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An archivist manages and maintains collections of books, papers, maps, plans, photographs, prints, films, tapes, videos and computer records. These items aid the work of researchers, providing a record of how people lived in the past.
The work of an archivist is likely to include:
Archivists usually work from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. They normally work in an office or library, in a small team or on their own.
The salary ranges from £19,185 for a new entrant, to £32,000 for an experienced archivist. Managers can earn more than this.
An archivist needs to:
There are around 1,500 archivists in the UK. There is a huge shortage of archivists with many vacancies remaining unfilled. Jobs can be found with local authorities, national archives and museums, universities, businesses and charities. Many start by undertaking short-term contracts before moving into permanent positions.
Archivists need a good honours degree in any academic discipline, followed by a postgraduate qualification in archives and records management.
Mature applicants are welcome, and many people move into this area of work as a second career.
There is a growing number of opportunities for self-employment. Overseas work is possible, with an increasing number of jobs in Europe, America and Australia.
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