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Librarians, Archivists, Conservators and Curators

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What You Need | Educational Programs | Useful Experience | Useful High School Subjects
 

What You Need


You usually need a university degree.

To be a librarian, you need a master's degree in library science.

To be an archivist, you need a bachelor's degree with either a minor in archival studies or a certificate in archival studies. You may also need a master's degree in archival studies, archival studies and information science, library science or history.

To be a conservator, you need a master's degree in art conservation or a college diploma in conservation technology and several years' experience in conservation work.

To be a curator, you must have a bachelor's or master's degree in museology, art history or a field related to your area of work.

Most recent entrants have a graduate degree.

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Required/Related Educational Programs*


Library and Records Science (M430)- M430

History (U420)- U420

* These educational programs are listed in the order in which they are most likely to supply graduates to this occupation.


Useful Experience/Skills


Researching

Organizing

Knowledge of history

Customer service


Useful High School Subjects


Computer-related courses

English

French

History

Sciences