Archivists often specialize in an area of history or technology so they can better determine what records should be kept. Conservators examine, repair, and preserve museum objects. They coordinate the workers who take care of the objects. Conservators do large amounts of historical and archaeological research. They may use x-rays and special lights to examine objects and decide what treatments are needed.
Conservators usually specialize in treating one type of item, such as paintings or sculptures.
Museum technicians help curators and conservators. They prepare and maintain museum items. Archives technicians help archivists organize and classify records. Archivists and Curators is in the Art, Media, and Communications Career Cluster.