According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Organize archival records and develop classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials. | 98% |
| Provide reference services and assistance for users needing archival materials. | 94% |
| Prepare archival records, such as document descriptions, to allow easy access to information. | 94% |
| Establish and administer policy guidelines concerning public access and use of materials. | 93% |
| Research and record the origins and historical significance of archival materials. | 91% |
| Create and maintain accessible, retrievable computer archives and databases, incorporating current advances in electronic information storage technology. | 89% |
| Preserve records, documents, and objects, copying records to film, videotape, audiotape, disk, or computer formats as necessary. | 85% |
| Direct activities of workers who assist in arranging, cataloguing, exhibiting, and maintaining collections of valuable materials. | 81% |
| Locate new materials and direct their acquisition and display. | 80% |
| Authenticate and appraise historical documents and archival materials. | 77% |
| Specialize in an area of history or technology, researching topics or items relevant to collections to determine what should be retained or acquired. | 73% |
| Coordinate educational and public outreach programs, such as tours, workshops, lectures, and classes. | 70% |
| Select and edit documents for publication and display, applying knowledge of subject, literary expression, and presentation techniques. | 67% |
