Hourly Pooled - Buddy Ebsen A/V Archives Scan Technician

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time temporary position to assist with digitizing the AHC's Buddy Ebsen collection material to provide content for access for the AHC’s online digital platform Luna. The A/V Scan Technician will primarily digitize analog a/v archival collection materials of different formats including audio cassette tapes, reel-to-reel tape, 16mm and 8mm film. The position may also be asked to digitize paper and photographs within the Buddy Ebsen collection to precise standards for preservation and access to the AHC’s online digital collections. The starting rate of pay is $10.50 per hour, but may be adjusted based on experience.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks, performing them in a relatively short period of time.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in oral and written format.
• Computer, software, and writing skills commensurate with the creation of college level class assignments.
• Physically capable of moving and lifting up to 50lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation

Nice To Haves

• The ideal candidate will have an appreciation for historical audio and video recordings and have some background in working with audio and/or video material and digitization software.
• Advanced computer skills relating to digital scanning hardware and software.
• Familiarity with metadata standards, particularly Dublin Core.
• Knowledge of archives theory and practice.
• Familiarity with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Digitizing audio and video recordings, most of which are on older formats, including audio cassette tapes, reel-to-reel tape, and 16mm and 8mm film.
• Digital scanning of analog archival materials according to archival imaging standards
• Transport and handling of that material according to archival best practices
• Creation of descriptive metadata and supporting documentary records.
• Other miscellaneous and related duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Digitization Lab Supervisor or the Collections Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED