Archivists. An Archivist is responsible primarily for the appraisal, selection, acquisition, and preservation of archival materials in all formats, as well as special collections materials to meet needs related to the teaching and research mandates of the University. Archivists ensure the continued availability of transferred institutional records of archival value as may be needed for documentation, legal, or other purposes, and as well support the transmission of cultural and historical information and other research. They are responsible for the preservation and continued usability of archival materials in all formats, they facilitate access to archival materials through the production of finding aids and various outreach initiatives, and they perform instructional, consultative and research roles through formal and informal means of instruction. The professional practice of Archivists varies according to the primary responsibilities of any particular Archivist. Professional practice for Archivists includes, but is not limited to, one or more of the following:
Archivists. Archivists disseminate knowledgfeoremost through the care and preservation of archival records, providing access to those records, and delivering archival programs, by teaching information literacy, delivering information services and managing the development of the library collection. Archivists are expected to:
Archivists. Archivists disseminate knowledge foremost through the care and preservation of archival records, providing access to those records, and delivering archival programs, by teaching information literacy, delivering information services and managing the development of the library collection. Archivists are expected to: