Duties are broken into two categories: digital imaging and the creation of written descriptions for original metadata records. Students may be trained in either or both sets of duties, but please indicate the duties for which you feel most qualified in the section labeled “Relevant Experience”. You do not have to be qualified for both sets of duties to apply.

Digital imaging duties include (but are not limited to) inventorying and digitizing a variety of rare and fragile materials. Digitizing can mean anything from photographing using a DSLR camera, using a sheet-fed scanner, or working to capture transparencies using specialized equipment. We will train students in our workflows and equipment, but previous experience with manual photography is favored.

Metadata creation duties include (but are not limited to) inspection of rare materials, the application of standard language for which you will receive training, and the completion of defined information fields within a spreadsheet format. Language fluency (largely English), research skills, careful data entry practices, and the ability to read cursive/handwriting are vital to this suite of responsibilities. 

Digital Imaging & Metadata Assistants are trusted to handle rare materials with extreme care, work with professional equipment, and perform multi-step tasks under minimal supervision. Attention to detail is an absolute must for this position. This position requires full attention, thus personal cell phones are not permitted at work areas.

• Attention to detail

• Punctuality

• Fluent English preferred but not required for all positions

• Meticulous, methodical approach and drive to produce error-free work

• gSuite (especially Google Sheets)

• Microsoft Excel

• Digital Photography

• Photoshop

• Adobe Bridge

• Capture One

• Scanning