Hi ListServ,

I am a Librarian by degree and know that some library schools offer a RM certificate or track now.  To be an Archivist, it requires a graduate degree, and very specific coursework in library school.

I went to a NARA training where I was with all federal records managers/assistants and it seemed like most of them just landed in the position.  They did not seek out a career in RM.  Also, they were not very well versed in knowing about the field itself.  I am sure this does not apply to all that work in federal RM, it was just my observation from the training I was attending.

I wouldn't necessarily say an Archivist requires more training than a Records Manager, but they definitely get more training.

Best,
Lisa



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Subject: Controlling entry to the profession

an interesting question came up on twitter a question that I think needs more space for discussion instead of under twitter's 140 character limitation.

to paraphrase Has the Records management profession held decades-long discussions about controlling entry to the field similar to the discussions in the archives profession?

is entry to RM limited by certifications?

a follow up question on twitter wondered "why are we still making these RM v Archivist distinctions for careers?"

Does a digital archivist require more training than a records manager?

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