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Daily Tasks
| Authenticate and appraise historical documents and archival materials. | | Coordinate educational and public outreach programs, such as tours, workshops, lectures, and classes. | | Create and maintain accessible, retrievable computer archives and databases, incorporating current advances in electric information storage technology. | | Direct activities of workers who assist in arranging, cataloguing, exhibiting and maintaining collections of valuable materials. | | Establish and administer policy guidelines concerning public access and use of materials. | | Locate new materials and direct their acquisition and display. | | Organize archival records and develop classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials. | | Prepare archival records, such as document descriptions, to allow easy access to information. | | Preserve records, documents, and objects, copying records to film, videotape, audiotape, disk, or computer formats as necessary. | | Provide reference services and assistance for users needing archival materials. | | Research and record the origins and historical significance of archival materials. | | Select and edit documents for publication and display, applying knowledge of subject, literary expression, and presentation techniques. | | Specialize in an area of history or technology, researching topics or items relevant to collections to determine what should be retained or acquired. |
Daily Work Activities
| Evaluate documents or manuscripts. | | Evaluate photographs or art objects. | | Analyze artifacts to determine age or cultural identity. | | Use oral or written communication techniques. | | Appraise artifact value. | | Collect academic research data. | | Communicate visually or verbally. | | Develop arts-related information or index systems. | | Disseminate knowledge of literature or languages. | | Distinguish details in graphic arts material. | | Maintain records, reports, or files. | | Organize reference materials. | | Identify color or balance. | | Use computers to enter, access or retrieve data. | | Use knowledge of multi-media technology. | | Use relational database software. | | Describe artifacts. | | Use library or online Internet research techniques. | | Edit written material. | | Develop or maintain databases. | | Develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards. | | Direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff. | | Conduct research on work-related topics. | | Test historical authenticity of various materials. | | Determine what additional materials to order. | | Catalog or classify materials or artifacts. | | Decide how to store valuable historical documents. | | Inspect museum pieces. | | Recommend further study or action based on research data. |
Other Work Activities
| Analyzing Data or Information | Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. | | Communicating with Persons Outside Organization | Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. | | Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. | | Developing Objectives and Strategies | Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. | | Documenting/Recording Information | Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. | | Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships | Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. | | Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards | Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. | | Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. | | Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events | Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. | | Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People | Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. | | Making Decisions and Solving Problems | Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. | | Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work | Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. | | Processing Information | Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. | | Thinking Creatively | Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. | | Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge | Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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