Digitization Technician, Publications
Minnesota Historical Society•Saint Paul, MN
•$22 - $24•Onsite
About The Position
This position exists to perform digitization activities to fulfill project requests and to expand preservation of and online access to the publications collections, primarily newspaper and serials.
Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent
- Two years digitization experience
- Hands-on experience with digital imaging, scanners, related procedures/techniques, standards, and best practices
- Computer skills, specifically Google Apps including Drive, Docs, and Sheets
- Physical ability to regularly lift, maneuver and carry storage containers weighing 40 pounds as well as oversize materials
- Physical tolerance to dust, mold and other airborne materials
- Ability to stand for a minimum of two hours at a time
- Ability to sit, kneel, crouch, reach, bend, and to push loaded carts
- Ability to use a keyboard and work at a computer for extended periods of time
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills
- Flexibility and willingness to shift priorities according to current needs
- Ability to meet challenging deadlines and work within complex workflows while carefully handling unique, old, and fragile materials
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, efficiently, and accurately and to ask questions as appropriate
Nice To Haves
- Experience with a variety of digitization equipment such as flat-bed, sheet-feed, camera based, large-format, overhead, and microfilm scanners
- Experience with digitization software
- Experience in digitization quality control procedures
- Experience recording and tracking productivity metrics and progress
- Hands-on experience with calibration of scanning equipment to ensure capture of best images, including willingness to troubleshoot as necessary
- Knowledge and understanding of sustainable processing practices and collection-level digitization strategies
- Willingness and ability to travel on occasion
Responsibilities
- Digitize selected publications from the MNHS collections or from external partners
- Process digital files for online access and preservation
- Assist with administrative tasks related to digitization program
Benefits
- Eligible to participate in State Employee Group Insurance Program
- Retirement program with employer contribution
- Generous vacation and sick time accruals
- Additional paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
