There is no one path to becoming an archivist, but you will likely need a combination of archival experience from internships and volunteer opportunities and a graduate degree in Library Science (or similar degree), Public History, or Museum Studies. You will also likely need a strong background in writing, research, and computer skills. For additional information on this and related topics, please see the blog post, “Some Archival Career Advice”:

http://siarchives.si.edu/blog/some-archival-career-advice

I have an object that I would like to have appraised by the Smithsonian. Can you tell me how much my object is worth?

 

 

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