Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.
<ul><li>Organize archival records and develop classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials.</li><li>Provide reference services and assistance for users needing archival materials.</li><li>Prepare archival records, such as document descriptions, to allow easy access to information.</li><li>Establish and administer policy guidelines concerning public access and use of materials.</li><li>Research and record the origins and historical significance of archival materials.</li><li>Create and maintain accessible, retrievable computer archives and databases, incorporating current advances in electronic information storage technology.</li><li>Preserve records, documents, and objects, copying records to film, videotape, audiotape, disk, or computer formats as necessary.</li><li>Direct activities of workers who assist in arranging, cataloguing, exhibiting, and maintaining collections of valuable materials.</li><li>Locate new materials and direct their acquisition and display.</li><li>Authenticate and appraise historical documents and archival materials.</li><li>Specialize in an area of history or technology, researching topics or items relevant to collections to determine what should be retained or acquired.</li><li>Coordinate educational and public outreach programs, such as tours, workshops, lectures, and classes.</li><li>Select and edit documents for publication and display, applying knowledge of subject, literary expression, and presentation techniques.</li></ul>