Tips for Entry
Read publications such as American Archivist and Archival Outlook (https://www2.archivists.org/pubs) to learn more about the field.
Visit the following Web sites for job listings and career advice: https://careers.archivists.org and https://www.culturalheritage.org/resources/career.
Visit https://www2.archivists.org/assoc-orgs/directory for a directory of archival organizations in the United States and Canada. These organizations provide an excellent starting point for your job search.
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