Archivists, Curators and Records Managers

What the job involves

• Evaluating and preserving records for administrative, historical, legal, evidential and other purposes
• Preparing record-keeping systems, indexes, guides and procedures for archival research and for the retention and destruction of records
• Identifying and classifying specimens and objects, and arranging restoration work
• Examining items and arranging examinations to determine condition and authenticity
• Designing and revising medical record forms
• Managing organisations' central records systems
• Analysing the record-keeping needs of organisations, and translating these needs into record management systems
• Maintaining computerised and other record management systems and record forms, and advising on their usage
• Controlling access to confidential information, and recommending codes of practice and procedures for accessing records
• Developing record cataloguing, coding and classification systems, and monitoring their use

Key values of workers in Archivists, Curators and Records Managers

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Top skills required for workers in Archivists, Curators and Records Managers

• Writing

  Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Active Learning

  Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.