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262 - Librarians, archivists and curators
2621 - Archivists and curators
2621.2 - collection manager
2621.3 - conservator
2621.4 - cultural archive manager
2621.5 - cultural visitor services manager
2621.6 - exhibition curator
2621.7 - exhibition registrar
2621.8 - museum scientist
2621.9 - zoo registrar
2622 - Librarians and related information professionals
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264 - Authors, journalists and linguists
265 - Creative and performing artists
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archivist

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Legal, social and cultural professionals

Librarians, archivists and curators

Archivists and curators

archivist

Concept overview

Code

2621.1

Description

Archivists assess, collect, organise, preserve and provide access to records and archives. Records maintained are in any format, analogue or digital and include several kinds of media (documents, photographs, video and sound recordings, etc.).

Alternative Labels

archives and manuscripts librarian

archives record clerk

archives researcher

archives specialist

cadastral archivist

digital archivist

land register archivist

processing archivist

reference archivist

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

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DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.2 (Last update 15/05/2024)