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Census · Education · occupation code 25-4011

Archivists

Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.

Passes the screen · 0 of 13 tasks

No task in this role passes the screen.

Does not pass

  • Organize archival records and develop classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials.

    physical work, outside the screen · 13.8% of the role's time · $58.5M

  • Direct activities of workers who assist in arranging, cataloguing, exhibiting, and maintaining collections of valuable materials.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 11.4% of the role's time · $48.6M

  • Provide reference services and assistance for users needing archival materials.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 11.2% of the role's time · $47.8M · waiting on a check

  • Establish and administer policy guidelines concerning public access and use of materials.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 10.5% of the role's time · $44.8M

  • Prepare archival records, such as document descriptions, to allow easy access to information.

    physical work, outside the screen · 9.7% of the role's time · $41.2M

  • Create and maintain accessible, retrievable computer archives and databases, incorporating current advances in electronic information storage technology.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 9.5% of the role's time · $40.3M

  • Preserve records, documents, and objects, copying records to film, videotape, audiotape, disk, or computer formats as necessary.

    physical work, outside the screen · 8.1% of the role's time · $34.5M

  • Research and record the origins and historical significance of archival materials.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 7.1% of the role's time · $30.3M

  • Specialize in an area of history or technology, researching topics or items relevant to collections to determine what should be retained or acquired.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.8% of the role's time · $24.7M

  • Authenticate and appraise historical documents and archival materials.

    physical work, outside the screen · 4.5% of the role's time · $19.3M

  • Locate new materials and direct their acquisition and display.

    physical work, outside the screen · 3.2% of the role's time · $13.8M

  • Coordinate educational and public outreach programs, such as tours, workshops, lectures, and classes.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.0% of the role's time · $13.0M

  • Select and edit documents for publication and display, applying knowledge of subject, literary expression, and presentation techniques.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.1% of the role's time · $8.8M

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