Archivist

The archivist handles all documents, whether old or contemporary: from medieval manuscripts (charters and other ancient documents) to the electronic recording of a television broadcast, including the notarial deed certifying the purchase of a property.

In all cases, these are original documents (written documents, photos, records, films...), intended for one reason or another to be preserved.

The media used today (digital directories, computerized databases...) allow for significant savings in both time and space. The archivist must therefore master specialized software and internet tools.

If thearchivist primarily aims to classify and preserve documents, another very important aspect of the profession focuses on communication. Whether working in a museum, a municipality, or a company, one must ensure that archives are transmitted to an increasingly demanding public.

The profession is mainly practiced in the public sector, particularly territorial (regional, departmental, municipal archives...).

Moreover, increasingly, large companies, keen on preserving their 'memory', have established an archive service. An activity that places the archivist at the heart of information management.