Archivists appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents, and participate in research on archival materials.
Curators administer affairs of museums and conduct scientific research programs.
Curators may access, preserve, catalog, and utilize collections in such fields as archeology, arts and crafts, fine arts, historic sites, and historical collections. A Bachelor's degree is the minimum educational requirement. There were approximately 50 Archivists and Curators employed in Alabama in 1996. An average of 0 job openings occurs yearly. Those with experience may earn more.