> I am a Librarian by degree and know that some library schools offer a RM
> certificate or track now.
To bad, library has little to do with RM, Good luck with that
To be an Archivist, it requires a graduate degree, and very specific
> coursework in library school.
>
Are you saying to be an Archivist you need an
(1) graduate degree
(2) MLS
Or three that some MLS programs offer archival courses
The sole requirement to call yourself an Archivist in America is the same
as calling yourself a Records Manager, you just do it.
>
> 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.
>
Not necessarily, there is no requirement for Archival certification or
training to call yourself an Archivist.
Chris Flynn
>
> 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?
>
> discuss
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