£11,440
Average salary at age 20
£30,160
Average Salary
29
Average hours per week
Description
Archivists and curators collect, appraise and preserve collections of recorded and other material of historical interest.Main Tasks
- Examines, appraises and advises on the acquisition of exhibits, historic records, government papers and other material;
- Classifies material and arranges for its safe keeping and preservation;
- Maintains indexes, bibliographies and descriptive details of archive material and arranges for reproductions of items where necessary;
- Examines objects to identify any damage and carries out necessary restoration whilst preserving original characteristics;
- Makes sure that storage and display conditions protect objects from deterioration and damage;
- Allows access to original material or material not on display for researchers;
- Develops and promotes ideas for exhibitions and displays;
- Negotiates loans of material for specialist displays;
- Liaises with school and other groups or individuals, publicises exhibits and arranges special displays for general, specialised or educational interest;
- Answers verbal or written enquiries and gives advice on exhibits or other material.
Qualifications
Entrants require a good first degree in order to gain entry to a relevant postgraduate course. Many postgraduate courses also require applicants to have gained relevant practical experience prior to entry. Training is typically received on-the-job. Professional qualifications leading to NVQs/SVQs in relevant areas at Levels 3, 4 and 5 are available.What Archivists and curators studied in higher education
| Occupation | Percentage Value |
|---|---|
| (L7) Human & social geography | 1 |
| (W2) Design studies | 6 |
| (C1) Biology | 2 |
| (W1) Fine art | 12 |
| (V3) History by topic | 17 |
| (V4) Archaeology | 5 |
| (R9) Others in European languages, literature & related subjects | 1 |
| (W6) Cinematics & photography | 3 |
| (Q3) English studies | 3 |
| (V9) Others in historical & philosophical studies | 1 |
| (V2) History by area | 1 |
| (L2) Politics | 1 |
| (K1) Architecture | 1 |
| (J5) Materials technology not otherwise specified | 1 |
| (P1) Information services | 15 |
| (W4) Drama | 1 |
| (M1) Law by area | 1 |
| (F4) Forensic & archaeological sciences | 1 |
| (V5) Philosophy | 1 |
| (Q5) Celtic studies | 1 |
| (W9) Others in creative arts & design | 2 |
| (P9) Others in mass communications & documentation | 2 |
| (X3) Academic studies in education | 1 |
| (P3) Media studies | 2 |
| (V1) History by period | 10 |
| (Q8) Classical studies | 1 |
| (L6) Anthropology | 1 |
UK Prospects
18400
Workforce Size
2.41%
Predicted growth 2024 - 2027
1912
Predicted Replacement 2024 - 2027
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