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Unit of Analysis: ARCHIVAL SCIENCE
ARCHIVAL SCIENCE

254011 Archivists,
254012 Curators,
254013 Museum technicians and conservators

Employment as an archivist, conservator, or curator usually requires graduate education and related work experience. While completing their formal education, many archivists and curators work in archives or museums to gain the "hands-on" experience that many employers seek. Although archivists earn a variety of undergraduate degrees, a graduate degree in history or library science, with courses in ...
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Program(s) of Study and Training
 
30.1401 Museology/Museum Studies
Museology/Museum Studies. A program that focuses on the attitudes, knowledge, and skills required to develop, prepare, organize, administer, conserve, store and retrieve artifacts, exhibits and entire collections in museums and galleries, and that prepares individuals to assume curatorial, technical and managerial positions in museums. Includes instruction in institutional management, acquisition, exhibit design, conservation, packing techniques, and public relations.
 
50.0703 Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Art History, Criticism and Conservation. A program that focuses on the study of the historical development of art as social and intellectual phenomenon, the analysis of works of art, and art conservation. Includes instruction in the theory of art, art history research methods, connoisseurship, the preservation and conservation of works of art, and the study of specific periods, cultures, styles, and themes.
 
54.0105 Public/Applied History and Archival Administration
Public/Applied History and Archival Administration. A program that focuses on the application of history and administrative skills to the recording of public events and the management of related historical resources. Includes instruction in historical research methods, archives and records management, the planning and administration of public records services and history projects, and applications to specific problems in public organizations, government agencies, foundations, and records facilities. (Moved from 45.0805)
Occupation(s)
 
25-4011 Archivists
Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.
 
25-4012 Curators
Administer affairs of museum and conduct research programs. Direct instructional, research, and public service activities of institution.
 
25-4013 Museum Technicians and Conservators
Prepare specimens, such as fossils, skeletal parts, lace, and textiles, for museum collection and exhibits. May restore documents or install, arrange, and exhibit materials.

 
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