Archivists appraise, process, catalog, and preserve permanent records and historically valuable documents. ... Museum technicians and conservators prepare and restore objects and documents in museum collections and exhibits.
What qualifications do you need to be a museum archivist?
What it takes
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail.
- an interest and knowledge of history.
- analytical thinking skills.
- administration skills.
- the ability to use your initiative.
- customer service skills.
- the ability to work well with others.
- concentration skills.
Do archivists make good money?
A Archivist can earn average salaries in a range of $33,180 to $98,990 based on experience and talent. ... People working these jobs make the most money in Retail Trade, where they receive average wages of $69,890.
