Hard Skills
AdvancedArchival AppraisalThe systematic process of determining the value and disposition of records to decide which should be preserved permanently based on legal, administrative, and historical criteria.
ExpertDigital Preservation ManagementThe planning and application of strategies to ensure long-term access to digital materials through format migration and bitstream integrity monitoring.
IntermediateMetadata Standard ImplementationThe use of specialized descriptive standards such as EAD, Dublin Core, or ISAD(G) to facilitate the discovery and retrieval of archival collections.
IntermediatePreservation and ConservationThe physical handling and environmental control techniques used to prevent the deterioration of paper, film, and other physical media.
ExpertInformation Rights and EthicsUnderstanding and applying laws related to copyright, privacy, freedom of information, and ethical considerations regarding sensitive archival content.