Supporting Programs
Historians
Top Expected Tasks
Historians
01
Conserve and preserve manuscripts, records, and other artifacts.
02
Gather historical data from sources such as archives, court records, diaries, news files, and photographs, as well as from books, pamphlets, and periodicals.
03
Conduct historical research as a basis for the identification, conservation, and reconstruction of historic places and materials.
04
Research and prepare manuscripts in support of public programming and the development of exhibits at historic sites, museums, libraries, and archives.
05
Present historical accounts in terms of individuals or social, ethnic, political, economic, or geographic groupings.
06
Organize data, and analyze and interpret its authenticity and relative significance.
07
Research the history of a particular country or region, or of a specific time period.
08
Conduct historical research, and publish or present findings and theories.
09
Recommend actions related to historical art, such as which items to add to a collection or which items to display in an exhibit.
10
Determine which topics to research, or pursue research topics specified by clients or employers.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Historians
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
History and Archeology
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Administrative
KNOWLEDGE
Geography
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Writing
SKILL
Speaking
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Expression
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
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