Science & Technology Opportunity: Archivist

Archivist Current Vacancies

2007-06-17:

Records may be in a number of forms, including books and papers, films and videos, and electronic records.

Depending on the source of the records, archivists may negotiate their sale or donation to the archive.

As well as selecting, arranging and cataloguing archives, archivists assist users, and answer queries by telephone, letter, email and face to face.

Promotional work may also be part of the role, including exhibitions, presentations or media work.
Most archivists work 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Part-time work may be available.

Archivists might spend some time inspecting archives in other buildings, giving presentations or setting up exhibitions.

Archivists may work with archives stored in dusty and cramped conditions.
Almost half the archivists in the UK and Ireland are employed in local government.

Other employers include national archives and museums, universities, large businesses, ecclesiastical foundations and charities.

Work may occasionally be available within private collections.
Most vacancies appear in the Society of Archivists recruitment publication.

The Society of Archivists recommends a starting salary of 20, 295 a year for qualified archivists. Experienced archivists with specialist knowledge may earn from around 35,000 to around 60,000 (Permalink)