Digital Library Associate

the South Dakota State Government•Pierre, SD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The South Dakota State Library Digital Collections preserve and provide access to materials reflecting South Dakota’s history and culture, including newspaper articles, photographs, and state documents. The Digital Library Associate works with another Library Associate to prepare materials for digitization by separating them into manageable sections, scanning and editing them, making them accessible, and uploading them to the online digital repository. The position maintains statistics for Digital Services and provides research and reference support to librarians, researchers, and others seeking information from the state documents collection. The State Library is the historical repository for state government publications submitted by South Dakota agencies, including materials dating back to territorial days. Staff are digitizing these publications and making them available online. The role requires a self-motivated, curious learner with a solid understanding of technologies used in digitization and digital libraries, the ability to absorb new technical information and developments quickly, and strong analytical problem-solving and technical skills. The position involves working with outside constituents and providing excellent customer service. Work is performed in an office environment and in library stacks, which may be dusty and physically demanding. Duties involve moving heavy materials, squatting, sitting for extended periods, using a computer, and operating scanning equipment.

Requirements

Knowledge of library principles, practices, techniques, and services.
Knowledge of local cataloging and metadata processes and standards used in digital preservation.
Knowledge of basic record-keeping systems, copyright law, and fair use.
Knowledge of photo-editing software, Microsoft Office products, online digital repository software, and optical character recognition processes.
Ability to manage digital collections and carry out digital projects from inception to completion.
Ability to provide customer service and support, and library research and reference assistance.
Ability to research, plan, and provide technical expertise for digital initiatives; analyze technical problems and devise solutions; and seek improved processes, software, and functionality.
Ability to communicate information in person, in writing, and over the telephone.
Ability to proofread accurately and with attention to detail; organize work, set priorities, and meet deadlines; and keep current with technical developments, equipment, and standards.
Ability to lift and carry boxes of library materials and work independently.
Must attach a cover letter and resume and apply online; emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete Form I-9. The State uses E-Verify and does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with common digital libraries or digital applications and tools.
A National Career Readiness Certificate may be submitted with the application, but is not necessary to be considered.

Responsibilities

Prepare library materials for scanning by separating them into manageable sections.
Scan and edit materials, make them accessible, and upload them to the online digital repository.
Maintain statistics for Digital Services.
Provide research and reference support to librarians, researchers, and others seeking information from the state documents collection.
Manage digital collections and implement digital projects from inception to completion.
Research, plan, and provide technical expertise for digital initiatives.
Analyze technical problems and devise solutions; seek improved processes, software, and functionality.
Provide quality control of scanned materials.
Process and edit existing catalog records.
Use a computer to load, edit, and store documents.
Communicate information in person, in writing, and over the telephone.
Work with outside constituents and provide excellent customer service.