Jedi archivist



Jedi archivists were Jedi who were in charge the Jedi libraries, and other databases containing information on the Jedi Order and its history. They would often remain close to the Jedi Temple Archives on Coruscant or Ossus, or join the ExplorCorps and travel the galaxy to expand their knowledge. Specializing in the storage, organization and retrieval of knowledge, they would receive and archive knowledge so that others might learn, and in the process expand their own awareness of the galaxy. Delving into many areas of study, allowing the Force to guide them to their areas of specialty, these Jedi rarely saw combat, and were only sent on data-retrival missions, or to accompany diplomats in need of a constant stream of information.

The Jedi archivists were at their height in times of peace, flourishing in their libraries, and growing the Archives to astounding proportions. However, during the Clone Wars, they became few in number. The older Jedi believed that the younger Jedi at the time did not have the patience to become an archivist, and so many went into roles that were more important at the time. One of the few potential archivist was Olee Starstone; however Order: 66 interfered in her training and progress. Many Jedi librarians were also Jedi historians and some would also wear the Jedi historian robes. The Jedi archivists of Coruscant belonged to the Librarian's Assembly, the organization that maintained the Jedi Archives.

Chief Librarian was the title given to the head of the Jedi archivists on Coruscant. They had personal chambers adjacent to the Archives and oversaw their running, editing and updating on a daily basis. Barra-Rona-Ban held this position, as did Madame Jocasta Nu nearly a thousand years later.

Known Jedi librarians

 * Odan-Urr founded the Great Jedi Library.
 * Dorak, a Jedi historian, was in charge of the Jedi library on Dantooine.
 * Atris was an archivist prior to the Mandalorian Wars.
 * Gnost-Dural was the Chief Librarian at Tython after the Sacking of Coruscant
 * Barra-Rona-Ban was the Chief Librarian of the Jedi Archives after the New Sith Wars.
 * Qiina was a member of the Librarian's Assembly after the Sith Wars.
 * Astaal Vilbum was Caretaker of First Knowledge.
 * Tahl was an archivist during Rise of the Empire Era.
 * Yaddle was leader of the Librarian's Assembly.
 * Ashka Boda was a member of the Librarian's Assembly.
 * Jin-Lo Rayce preserved the Librarian's Assembly after the Great Jedi Purge with the creation of the Agents of Ossus.
 * Jocasta Nu administered the Jedi Archives on Coruscant prior to, and during the Clone Wars.
 * Tionne Solusar operated the Jedi Archives of the Ossus Academy and the new Jedi Temple.

Appearances

 * Tales of the Jedi
 * Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
 * Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
 * Darth Bane: Rule of Two
 * Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
 * Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith