O*NET-SOC 25-4011.00

Archivists

Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 5 – Extensive preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresExtensive skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a4.1208/2024
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.8808/2024
Writing2.A.1.c3.8808/2024
Speaking2.A.1.d3.508/2024
Active Learning2.A.2.b3.3808/2024
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.3808/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Category Flexibility1.A.1.b.74.008/2024
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.24.008/2024
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.63.8808/2024
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.8808/2024
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.8808/2024
Written Expression1.A.1.a.43.8808/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Organize archival records and develop classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials.Core3108/2024
Provide reference services and assistance for users needing archival materials.Core3108/2024
Prepare archival records, such as document descriptions, to allow easy access to information.Core3108/2024
Create and maintain accessible, retrievable computer archives and databases, incorporating current advances in electronic information storage technology.Core3108/2024
Establish and administer policy guidelines concerning public access and use of materials.Core3108/2024

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Conventional6.0211/2023
Investigative4.5811/2023
Social3.111/2023
Artistic2.9511/2023
Realistic2.7811/2023
Enterprising1.9211/2023

More occupations in preparation zone 5

Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.