Library, Museum & Cultural Heritage Careers
Career Catalog
Library, Museum & Cultural Heritage Careers
Preserve knowledge and culture and help people discover and understand it
These careers organize information, care for collections, preserve cultural resources and create access for learners, visitors and researchers. Routes range from paid assistant and technician work to apprenticeships, certificates, bachelor degrees and specialized graduate education. Requirements differ greatly between support, technical and professional roles.
How to explore this category
- Explore libraries or information services if helping people find reliable information interests you
- Explore archives or digital preservation if organizing and protecting records appeals to you
- Explore museum operations, collections or exhibits if objects and public presentation fit your strengths
- Explore conservation or historic preservation if careful technical treatment motivates you
- Explore education, interpretation or visitor services if connecting people with culture interests you
- Explore history or archaeology if research into the past appeals to you and you are prepared for the education required
What is an apprenticeship
An apprenticeship is a paid job where you learn from experienced workers and take related classes. In a Registered Apprenticeship, training follows an approved plan and pay usually increases as skills grow. Not every career in this category uses apprenticeship, so ask the employer or program sponsor exactly how the training works and what credential it provides.
