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Job of the Week: Digital Archivist

Digital Archivists are responsible for collecting, organising and preserving digital records and information.
Job of the Week: Digital Archivist
Job of the Week: Digital Archivist

Their job is to make sure important digital materials are safely stored and can still be accessed in the future, even as technology changes.

Digital archivists often work for museums, libraries, universities, governement departments, or large companies.  They also help manage databases and may advise others on how to look after digital content properly.

The yearly salary of a digital archivist usually starts around £34k to £30k a year for those new to the role.  With more experience, espcially in senior or specialist positions, this can rise to between £35k and £45k per year.

A degree in a subject like history, information management or computer science is usually required to become a digital archivist.  Alternatively there are apprenticeship pathways that can be considered.

Having good IT skills is essential as the job often involves working with specialist software and understanding how digital files are created and stored.

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