FAQs: What is an Archivist?
FAQs is a video series created by Bright Archives.
In this series, we answer your most common questions about preservation, archives, oral history, cultural heritage, and more. Each video features experts and highlights fascinating collections from archives, museums, and other cultural organizations.
In our second video of the series, we answer the common question: "What is an archivist?" We explain the meaning of archivist, how to pronounce the term “archivist,” and important work they do in preserving history. Discover how archivists not only preserve documents and collections but also make critical decisions about what is kept, how it's organized, and how it will be used to tell stories for generations to come. Learn about the skills and responsibilities behind this vital profession.
Joining us in this video is Archivist and Librarian Anna Samuels from the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Stay tuned for more videos in this series!
Bright Archives produced this video with support from the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council and Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.
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