Talk:Archivist

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Archival science
This is not a term I have encountered in the UK - is 'archival science' more of an American term and if so, should this be mentioned in the article? Also, I'm a bit concerned by " Also, in Great Britain, certification can be pursued via the Registration Scheme offered by the Society of Archivists." - Registration is about continuing professional development - it isn't the same as a qualification, and I wonder if the article should clarify this. Should we define 'certification' further? Magic Pickle 22:36, 5 June 2007 (UTC)


 * It may be that certification needs to be further defined, but I would leave archival science as-is. Here in the US, certification is quite contentious, as is just about any issue involving archival education.  I didn't write the bit about the ACA, but I agree that anything mentioning archival certification needs to note the US debate. I have heard folks from the UK use the term archival science, but then they were over here, so maybe it is a US thing.Efkeathley 14:50, 6 June 2007 (UTC)

Looking for the right image
With all respect to Chiewj, it broke my heart to see a picture of a book conservator on this entry this morning. While some conservators are archivists, not all archivists are conservators. I'm excited to see an image placed here as the entry needs one, but I've put out a general call over the Archives listserv for a different image to represent the profession. I've also replaced the picture with an exterior of NARA already extant in the wiki. A picture of an archive is more appropriate than a picture of conservation, I think. I hope to replace this with a good image of archival work soon.

Efkeathley

History of the Profession
Someone else had put in just a few names under the "History of the Profession" subsection. I've added the dates and most noted published works of these individuals, but I hope someone else comes in behind me and adds on more information. Efkeathley

I'll try my best but it would be good to have some help with;
 * The French Revolution, the Archives Nationales and archival triage
 * The setup of the International Council of Archives
 * David Bearman and Post Custodialist challenges to archivists
 * Records Continuum and the concept of record-keeping as opposed to 'archive' and 'records' management
 * The challenges of modern conflict and the archival record (the Balklan conflicts of the 1990's and Iraq spring immediately to mind but I am sure there are many others)

All of these reflect on the history and current situation of the profession, not to mention the different professional backgrounds and set-ups in the US, Canada, Australia, UK and Europe. Also anybody brave enough to cover medieval and ancient archival traditions? I'm not familiar with Posner's Archives in the Ancient World. As I said I'll try my best! tryfells 12:31, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

Argh! I'm a processing archivist who was trained from the library perspective, so I'm a bit out of my depth in the history department. Still, this does seem to be the bit of the article that needs the most work. I will try to do some research on David Bearman - I probably needed to read his stuff anyway.

I think that your 1st and 5th points above could be combined into one section possibly titled "Archives and National Identity", summing up how archives are affected by war. However, I wonder if this might not be beyond the scope of this entry, and might be better placed over on archive.

Efkeathley 4:51, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

Subheadings
I just added some sub-headings to the article, with the hope that it would inspire others to add additional content, especially under the duties and work environment area, where the variety that exists in the profession is not currently represented very well, or at least not in any depth. Archivizt 15:29, 17 March 2006 (UTC)

Merge
Should this article be merged with Archive? Well, probably not, since this article talks more about the human aspect of it. Comments? -Uagehry456|TalkJordanhillVote 03:32, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

Eh, I think not as this is a profession. Besides, lots of people who work in or with archivies aren't archivists - there are conservators and historians and librarians too. It's my hope the Archive entry gets a lot longer as well, detailing types of archives and the history of such. Adding in archivist would make it too long, IMO.Efkeathley 11:44, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

ACA exam
The information on this page about the ACA is a bit harsh, and from a previous version of the article. I don't know much about the ACA - if anyone does will they fill it out a bit, and add in citations?Efkeathley 21:59, 27 June 2007 (UTC)

Come on people!
Not a single mention of digital archiving? Truly, you are all librarians in the disparaging sense of the word! It's 2016! prat (talk) 01:42, 29 February 2016 (UTC)

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Skills section
I reworked some of the phrasing to provide clarity to the skill section. I also took out the bullet points that were redundant or more of a "basic" skill than an archive specific skill. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Cdrogin (talk • contribs) 04:42, 23 April 2018 (UTC)

Archives 2.0
fleshed out the portion on Archives 2.0 using a scholarly article from The American Archivist journal Cdrogin (talk) 02:23, 24 April 2018 (UTC)cdrogin

educational preparation
All of these subsections need updated citations, especially for the non-English programs. I am not bilingual and would appreciate the help of a bilingual editor. - Cdrogin (talk) 04:27, 24 April 2018 (UTC)cdrogin

Image
I'm a bit concerned about the lede (and only) image in this article, described in the caption as "An archivist surveying an unprocessed collection of materials". We use the same image in the Conservation and restoration of books, manuscripts, documents and ephemera article, where the caption reads "A paper conservator surveying a collection of materials in storage". The original file on Commons states that the image (from 2006) is "Used with the permission of the archivist pictured, Cyndi Shein". Ms Shein is now Head of Special Collections Technical Services at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and as far as I can see (though I stand to be corrected) her background is as a conservator rather than an archivist. It's a good image, and I appreciate that pictures of archivists-at-work are thin on the ground, but it seems a bit dishonest to use this as the representative photo of "an archivist". What do others think? GrindtXX (talk) 12:20, 11 April 2019 (UTC)

On the Internet, Archives 2.0
Some general suggestions for potential improvements or additions to the “On the Internet” sub-section, and “Archives 2.0” portion, which could be maybe called “Archives & Digital Curation” to provide a more current view of archivists in digital curation would be:

1.     Digital Transition: Describe the transition from traditional paper-based archives to digital archives and the role of archivists in managing and preserving digital-born materials, such as electronic records, emails, and photos.

2.     Web Archiving: Explain how archivists engage in web archiving activities, capturing and preserving websites and online content to document the evolving digital landscape and ensure the accessibility of online resources.

3.     Online Access and Outreach: Highlight how archivists use digital technologies to provide online access to archival collections, create virtual exhibits, and engage with a global audience through social media and digital outreach efforts.

4.     Digital Preservation: Discuss the critical importance of digital preservation practices and strategies employed by archivists to safeguard digital materials from obsolescence and data loss, ensuring long-term access.

5.     Legal and Ethical Considerations: Address the legal and ethical challenges of digital curation, including copyright issues, privacy concerns, and ethical considerations in web archiving and online content management. BaibeJ (talk) 03:30, 1 October 2023 (UTC)