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Re: Archive recruiters/Job hunting



Mark Walsh wrote:

> Gunnar -
>
> <snip>
>
> So if we all want to watch for specialized training, backgrounds,
> education, skills and so on, it looks to me like we are discussing
> certification....BUT...until the market (i.e. employers) make the C.A.
> designation a requirement, there will continue to be a variety of
> backgrounds for individuals entering the archival profession.

Or maybe instead of requiring a C.A, employers could look for a masters degree
in Archives & Records Management with course work in the field they are hiring
for, i.e. conservation, manuscripts, foreign language skills, etc.  I suspect
the reality is, "one size does not fit all."

Charlie
Charles V. Mutschler, Ph.D.
University Archivist
Eastern Washington University
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