Hard Skills
AdvancedArchival ManagementThe strategic practice of identifying, preserving, and providing access to records of historical or enduring value.
ExpertCollection DevelopmentThe process of systematically building and managing a library collection to meet the needs of a target audience.
ExpertCataloging and Metadata StandardsThe application of standardized systems like MARC, Dublin Core, or RDA to describe and index items for retrieval.
AdvancedPreservation ScienceKnowledge of physical and chemical methods to protect physical artifacts from environmental and biological degradation.
IntermediateDigital Asset Management (DAM)Proficiency in using software systems to organize, store, and share digital files and their associated metadata.
IntermediateExhibition Design and CurationThe ability to conceptualize, design, and implement educational displays that interpret collections for the public.
AdvancedGrant Writing and FundraisingThe skill of identifying external funding sources and drafting technical proposals to secure financial support.