{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:39:48.043Z","occupation":{"soc":"25-4011.00","title":"Archivists","group":"Educational Instruction & Library","sector":"51","jobZone":5,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers the full professional scope of archivists working in academic, government, corporate, and special collections repositories — from entry-level processing and reference under supervision through executive-level strategic leadership, policy governance, and national standards development.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Archival records and basic classification schemes — apply established organizational systems under faculty or senior archivist supervision in a university or institutional repository setting.","Reference inquiries from researchers — respond to routine requests by locating and retrieving archival materials under direct guidance in a public-facing reading room.","Document descriptions and finding aids — draft preliminary metadata entries following departmental standards under close review by a supervising archivist.","Electronic databases and digital archives — enter and index records into existing database structures using current electronic information storage protocols under direction.","Access and use policies — interpret and communicate existing institutional policy guidelines to patrons, escalating complex cases to senior staff in a regulated archive environment.","Physical records and fragile documents — handle, rehouse, and perform basic preservation tasks using established procedures under supervised conditions in a climate-controlled repository.","Archival materials of historical significance — research provenance information using secondary sources and internal accession records under mentored instruction.","Spreadsheet and database query tools — use standard software applications to track accession data and generate simple inventory reports within an institutional collections management system.","Cataloguing and arrangement workflows — assist senior archivists in arranging newly acquired collections according to the principle of provenance in a professional archive setting.","Written finding aids and descriptive notes — compose clear, grammatically accurate descriptions of archival series using controlled vocabulary under editorial supervision."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Archival classification systems — design and implement series-level arrangement schemes with reduced oversight for mid-sized acquisitions in a government or academic archive.","Reference services for diverse user groups — provide tailored research assistance to scholars, genealogists, and public users navigating complex holdings in a multi-format repository.","Finding aids and descriptive records — independently produce EAD-encoded finding aids conforming to DACS standards for newly processed collections in an institutional archive.","Digital preservation workflows — create and maintain retrievable computer archives by applying current metadata schemas and file format migration strategies in a hybrid analog-digital repository.","Access and use policy questions — advise patrons on copyright, donor restrictions, and privacy considerations by applying existing institutional policy frameworks in day-to-day reference interactions.","Collections maintenance activities — coordinate with support staff to oversee rehousing, labeling, and environmental monitoring tasks in a temperature- and humidity-controlled stacks environment.","Provenance and historical context research — investigate and document the origins and significance of newly acquired materials using primary sources and external historical records.","Document management and imaging software — use scanning, photo imaging, and desktop publishing tools to produce high-quality digital surrogates of archival originals for online access.","Preservation copying projects — execute reformatting of deteriorating records to digital or microfilm formats following established preservation standards in a conservation-aware setting.","Monitoring and quality review — evaluate the accuracy of cataloguing and descriptive work produced by paraprofessional assistants and recommend corrections within an established review cycle."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Complex archival collections — autonomously appraise, arrange, and describe large or disorganized acquisitions, making independent intellectual judgments about series structure in a research institution or special collections environment.","Reference services for advanced research needs — guide faculty, legal professionals, and documentary filmmakers through intricate or obscure holdings, synthesizing cross-collection evidence in a specialized archival repository.","Comprehensive finding aids and descriptive instruments — produce publication-quality, multi-level EAD finding aids with contextual biographical and organizational histories that meet national archival descriptive standards.","Enterprise-level digital repository systems — architect and administer electronic archives incorporating linked data principles, digital object identifiers, and long-term preservation planning in an institutional or consortium environment.","Access, privacy, and intellectual property policies — interpret ambiguous donor agreements, FOIA obligations, and records law to render independent access decisions on sensitive or restricted materials.","Collections management staff — direct the full work cycle of archival assistants and project cataloguers, setting priorities, resolving technical disputes, and ensuring descriptive quality across an active processing program.","Outreach and exhibition programming — curate thematic archival exhibitions and educational programs that translate primary-source holdings into public-facing narratives for diverse audiences.","Geographic information systems and web platforms — integrate GIS data and web development tools to build interactive online access points that enhance discovery of spatially indexed archival materials.","Preservation risk assessment — evaluate the physical and digital condition of entire collection areas and develop prioritized treatment plans in collaboration with conservators and IT infrastructure teams.","Historical and legal significance research — independently establish and record the provenance, chain of custody, and contextual significance of rare or disputed archival materials for institutional record and scholarly publication."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Institutional archives strategy — set the long-range vision, collection scope, and programmatic priorities for an entire archival program aligned with organizational mission at the executive or directorial level.","Organizational access and use policy frameworks — develop, promulgate, and regularly review comprehensive policy governance structures covering public access, digitization rights, and data privacy across all institutional holdings.","Cross-institutional consortia and national standards — lead collaborative initiatives with peer repositories, professional associations, and standards bodies to shape best practices in archival description and digital preservation at a national level.","Archival workforce development — mentor and train emerging and developing archivists through formal supervision, professional development programs, and structured knowledge-transfer initiatives within a large repository or university system.","Enterprise digital preservation infrastructure — direct the selection, procurement, and governance of repository platforms, metadata standards, and long-term digital stewardship programs at an organizational scale.","Resource allocation and budget stewardship — oversee multi-year operational and capital budgets for collections care, staffing, and technology, justifying investments to institutional leadership and external funding bodies.","Donor relations and acquisitions leadership — cultivate strategic relationships with donors, government agencies, and private collectors to expand institutional holdings in alignment with documented collection development policies.","Equity and inclusive access initiatives — champion institution-wide programs that address historical description biases, expand community archives partnerships, and ensure equitable access to archival resources for underserved populations.","Advocacy and legislative engagement — represent the archival profession before legislative bodies, regulatory agencies, and public forums, influencing records management law and information policy at regional or national levels.","Research and professional scholarship — produce and disseminate original scholarship on archival theory, practice, or institutional history that advances the field and elevates the institution's intellectual reputation within the broader scholarly community."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}