Archivists
O*NET Code: 25-4011.00
Education Level
Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Master's/Doctoral degree
Description
Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.
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💼 Also Known As
Accessioning ArchivistArchives SpecialistArchives Technician (Archives Tech)ArchivistDigital ArchivistDigital Asset ArchivistDigitization AssistantFilm ArchivistImage ArchivistMuseum ArchivistProcessing ArchivistProject ArchivistRecords ManagerReference ArchivistRegistrarState ArchivistUniversity Archivist
⚡ Skills (10)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Writing4/100
Speaking4/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Active Learning3/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
Service Orientation3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
Monitoring3/100
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (32)
🔥Adobe Acrobat
Document management software
🔥Adobe Creative Cloud software
Graphics or photo imaging software
🔥Adobe Illustrator
Graphics or photo imaging software
🔥Adobe InDesign
Desktop publishing software
🔥Adobe Photoshop
Graphics or photo imaging software
🔥Extensible markup language XML
Enterprise application integration software
🔥Hypertext markup language HTML
Web platform development software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Adlib Information Systems Adlib Archive
Data base user interface and query software
0Adobe Premiere Pro
Video creation and editing software
0Apple Final Cut Pro
Video creation and editing software
0Archivists' Toolkit
Data base user interface and query software
0Archon
Data base user interface and query software
0Corel Paint Shop Pro
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0DiMeMa CONTENTdm
Data base user interface and query software
0Dynamic hypertext markup language DHTML
Web platform development software
0Encoded archival system EAD
Development environment software
0Esri ArcGIS
Geographic information system
0FileMaker Pro
Data base user interface and query software
0Gallery Systems The Museum System
Data base user interface and query software
0Geographic information system GIS systems
Geographic information system
0Omeka software
Document management software
0PREMIS
Data base user interface and query software
0Presentation software
Presentation software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Document Management Specialists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↓1 level)
Digital Forensics Analysts
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↓1 level)
Anthropologists and Archeologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Historians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Social Science Research Assistants
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↓1 level)
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Curators
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Museum Technicians and Conservators
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↓1 level)
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Library Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓2 levels)
📊 Skills Comparison
Archivists → Anthropologists and Archeologists
Transition Difficulty: Easy (53% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (9)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 3
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