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The Digital Initiatives Technician digitizes archival materials in the Erwin G. Harris Archive and carries out supporting work to make these materials accessible online. This is a temporary, project-based role that will be limited to 600 hours.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Working with the Digital Projects Librarian, reviews the collection, physically prepares materials for digitization, and creates a pre-digitization spreadsheet. Working with the Digital Projects Librarian and the Head of Digital Initiatives, reviews copyright status of materials in the collection and assigns standardized rights statements. Working with the Digital Production Manager, completes digitization training and develops a plan for digitizing materials in the collection. Converts physical materials in the Erwin G. Harris Archives to digital formats using an Epson flatbed scanner and other equipment as needed. Processes and edits digital images using software including Capture One and Adobe Bridge, Adobe Photoshop, etc. Manages large numbers of digital files, ensures that they are named, organized, and stored correctly according to archival and preservation standards. Handles fragile and rare materials in accordance with best practice guidelines. Independently identifies issues during digitization as they arise and works with the Digital Production Manager to resolve them. Working with the Digital Projects Librarian, prepares spreadsheets and metadata and performs other duties as assigned to assist with the ingest of digitized materials to the CONTENTdm repository. Completes project documentation and communicates with Digital Initiatives staff about any outstanding tasks. Assists with promotion of the project, as needed.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
Certification and Licensing:
Not Applicable
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience. Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
- Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
- Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
- Ability to do repetitive tasks keeping to exacting imaging standards.
- Proficiency in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office), particularly spreadsheets.
- Basic knowledge and experience with image and media manipulation and editing programs, such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Camera Raw, Adobe Lightroom, and Adobe Premiere.
- Commitment to the University’s core values.
- Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current enrollment as a student in a Master’s-level library or information science program, or recent graduate (in the past three years).
- Knowledge and experience with photography.
- Knowledge and experience with flatbed scanners or other digitization equipment.
- Experience with processing, arrangement, and description of archival materials.
- Experience in an academic or research library.
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Job Status:
Part time
Employee Type:
Temporary
Pay Grade:
c103