Technical Occupations in Libraries, Archives, Museums and Art Galleries

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+17.43%
 

What do Technical Occupations in Libraries, Archives, Museums and Art Galleries do?

This group includes library and archive technicians and assistants, conservation and restoration technicians, curatorial assistants, museum guides and interpreters, museum registrars and cataloguers, preparators and picture framers.

How to become: Technical Occupations in Libraries, Archives, Museums and Art Galleries

In general, you usually need a post-secondary qualification and specialized training. In some cases, you may substitute appropriate work experience for academic qualifications.

You usually need a college program in museum or conservation technology or other technical or on-the-job training program.

To be a library and archive technician or assistant, you usually need a college library technician diploma or a university degree in a social science discipline.

To be a registrar, interpreter or cataloguer, you may need a university degree in a field related to museum/gallery work. Interpreters may require specific scientific or academic credentials.

Many recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree.

Where to study for a career as: Technical Occupations in Libraries, Archives, Museums and Art Galleries

Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Applied Museum Studies Diploma; Advanced
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University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Bachelor of Fine Arts | Art History/Museum Studies Bachelor
Bachelor of Fine Arts | Indigenous Art (Art History/Museum Studies) Bachelor; Co-op
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Western University
London, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Art History and Museum Studies Bachelor; Honours
Museum and Curatorial Studies Bachelor; Honours
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Modified on April 07, 2022

How much do Technical Occupations in Libraries, Archives, Museums and Art Galleries make?

Low:
$29,120
Average:
$39,520
High:
$64,002

Job openings for Technical Occupations in Libraries, Archives, Museums and Art Galleries

Job Seekers:
5,200
Job Openings:
4,600