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Photo Archivist
A photograph (photo) archivist is responsible for the organization, preservation, care, and management of photographic materials and collections in an archive.

Photo archivists can specialize in analog photography, digital photography, or both.

Responsibilities
Archival Processing (the core responsibilities):
 * Selection and acquisition of materials into the archive
 * Organization of materials (the arrangement and physical control over the collection)
 * Description of the collection (the intellectual control over the collection; includes finding aids and cataloging)
 * Preservation (protection of the collection; includes rehousing, storage, environmental controls, digital preservation, digitization)
 * Access and reference services

Other Responsibilities:
 * Outreach and advocacy
 * Programming (educational and public programs)
 * Research, publishing, and presenting
 * Legal (copyright and intellectual property)
 * Ethics
 * Professional standards
 * Grant writing
 * Professional development and organizations (Society of American Archivists, Visual Resources Association, Art Libraries Society of North America, etc.)

Education
Education Requirements:
 * Bachelor’s degree required
 * Most employers require a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent
 * Certificate in Archives or archival track preferred
 * Certified Archivist a plus

Skills:
 * Knowledge of standards for archival materials
 * Knowledge of standards for photographic processes and materials, including film
 * Knowledge of preventive conservation methods related to photographic materials
 * Detail-oriented
 * Public service
 * Research skills

External Resources

 * Society of American Archivists.
 * Visual Resources Association.
 * Art Libraries Society of North America.
 * Art Libraries Society of North America.