Records management is “responsible for the efficient and systematic control of the creation, receipt, maintenance, use and disposition of records, including processes for capturing and maintaining evidence of and information about business activities and transactions in the form of records”.

Job Outlook Overall employment of archivists, curators, and museum workers is projected to grow 10 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 5,000 openings for archivists, curators, and museum workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade.

Archivists, Curators and Records Managers develop, maintain, implement and deliver systems for keeping, updating, accessing and preserving records, files, information, historical documents and artefacts.

2 Skills and Qualifications You need to be able to work with different types of records and documents, such as manuscripts, photographs, maps, audiovisual materials, digital files, and databases. You also need to be familiar with the standards and best practices of archival management, preservation, and access.