Archivist
Learn about this occupation – including typical duties, education required, salary and job outlook information, job boards and more.
Archivists manage, process, store and disseminate information contained in an organization's archives. They acquire, store and research textual material, pictures, maps, architectural documents, electronic materials, films and videos, and sound recordings and multimedia materials. Archivists are employed in archives, in the public and para-public sectors and in private sector organizations. (National Occupational Classification)
Occupational profile
Find detailed information about the occupation, including typical duties and working conditions, in the links below:
- National Occupational Classification (NOC) - Canadian occupational descriptions
- O*NET Online - U.S. resource for occupational information
- OCCinfo by alis - Alberta-based occupational information
- Sokanu: Archivist - occupational profile and videos
- Who is an archivist? - International Council on Archives
- So You Want to be an Archivist? - Society of American Archivists
- Interview: Archivist / Librarian - from StudyinCanada.com
- Interview: Historical Researcher / Archivist - from StudyinCanada.com
- A day in the life of a Reference Archivist - Library and Archives Canada Blog
- Career Profile: Archivist (Museum) - Let's Talk Science
- What Does an Archivist Do? - Ontario Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery
- UM Career Mentor Program - Archivist Career Mentor profile
Education
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Resources
- Trend Analysis: Job Market Report (Winnipeg Region) - Gov. of Canada Job Bank
- Occupational Outlook Handbook - Job outlook for the U.S.
- OpportuNext - salary range and job growth prospects - Manitoba
Professional Associations
Professional associations may organize events and provide directories, job postings, career and labour market information. Student membership opportunities may also be available: engage, learn and network!
- Association of Canadian Archivists
- The Association for Manitoba Archives
- The Society of American Archivists
Directories, Industry Associations, and Sector Councils
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Job Boards
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Other links
These external resources may provide you with additional information about the occupation and opportunities to build experience:
- Archives Canada
- UM Digital Libraries Collection - Manitoba Local Histories
- Directory of Archival Internet Resources - Canada Archival Information Network
- Library and Archives Canada
- National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
- International Council on Archives
- Video: UofM Archival Department Interview - CTV News Winnipeg
- Letters from First World War soldiers posted online through U of M project - CTV News Winnipeg
- "A Noble Dream" - The Origins of the Public Archives of Canada: Archivaria
- The Oskâpêwis Mentorship program - a mentoring opportunity for Indigenous library, archive, and other information-related employees and students