Archivists

Individuals who collect, organize and maintain control over a wide range of information deemed important enough for permanent safekeeping. The information takes many forms including photographs, films, video and sound recordings, computer tapes and video and optical disks, as well as more traditional paper records, letters and documents. Archivists work for a variety of organizations including government agencies, museums, historical societies, corporations and educational institutions that use or generate records of potential value to researchers, exhibitors, genealogists and others who can benefit from having access to original source material.