Archivists look after and preserve collections of historical records and documents. On a day to day basis they may store materials correctly and keep them in good condition, use archive management software to date, catalogue and index materials, create and set up programmes to digitise records and materials, help people use the archives, make records available to users in formats such as photocopies, microfiche and online, carry out research, give talks and organise presentations, displays and exhibitions and much more. 

The main routes to get into this role are:

• A university course- you could undertake a degree for this role.

• An apprenticeship- there is a chance to undertake a degree apprenticeship for this role. 

You will usually need to have 2-3 a levels to undertake a relevant degree. You'll need a degree and postgraduate training to do this job. Most degree subjects are accepted, but you may find it useful to take a degree such as:

• History

• Information science

• Law

• Languages

• English 

After you complete a degree, you can do a postgraduate qualification in archives or records management recognised by the Archives & Records Association (ARA).

You'll usually need some relevant work experience to apply for a postgraduate course. This is a great way of finding out if a career as an archivist is for you.

Graduate training scheme : 

https://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/trainee-digital-archivist

The Bodleian Libraries Digital Archivist Graduate Training Scheme is a programme offering a combination of on-the-job training and postgraduate study specifically in digital archiving. The two-year programme teaches traditional and digital archiving skills, and leads to a Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Information and Media Management from Aberystwyth University.

There is a new Level 7 Archivist and Records Manager apprenticeship available, which provides an alternative entry route into the profession. Apprenticeships combine paid work, training on the job and a qualification. 

For more information :

https://findapprenticeshiptraining.apprenticeships.education.gov.uk/courses/668

Archive and information apprenticeships such as the Level 3 Library, Information and Archive Services (LIAS) Assistant apprenticeship offer another way into archive work. 

Apprenticeship Finders

https://careerfinder.ucas.com/

https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

Interview Help

https://uk.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/archivist-interview-questions

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