Salary: $34,137.58 – $40,601.81 Annually
Location: Downtown Minneapolis
Job Type: Limited Duration: Irregular Schedule (non-benefit)
Department: Library
Job Number: 19LIB838JR020
Closing: 2/21/2019 11:59 PM Central
Description
Hennepin County Library (HCL) is seeking two Digitization Specialists to work in the Special Collections, Preservation, and Digitization department. These positions will support the department’s digitization program through routine and repetitive tasks working with large collections of archival materials. The Library supports a growing online collection of digital content. These positions involve moving and shelving archival materials and will require the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Location and hours:
These positions are located at Minneapolis Central Library 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401. Hours consist of an irregular schedule, approximately 19 hours per week.
About the position type:
These positions are limited duration, lasting up to two years and are non-benefit earning.
In this position, you will:
• Complete digital scanning of photographic images in multiple format using several types of scanning equipment; Examples of the work include photographic prints, slide transparencies, and film negatives using sheet-fed scanners, book scanners, large format scanners, slide/negative scanners and flatbed scanners.
• Create and edit basic descriptive information about digitized materials (metadata); Examples of this work include recording image description, subject heading assignment, geographic information, item formats, creation dates, and source information.
• Edit digital content using IrfanView; Examples of this work include image rotation and cropping.
Need to have:
• One of the following:
– One year or more of office clerical experience.
– Six months or more of office clerical experience and completion of the Career Connections Office Specialist Pathway Training program.
• Note: Education may be substituted for experience on a semester (12 credits) basis.
Nice to have:
• Experience in digitizing different material types using multiple digital scanning devices
• Experience using digital image editing software (e.g., Irfanview) and Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to perform successfully routine and repetitive tasks
• Ability to:
– Communicate instructions clearly
– Learn work processes quickly
– Adapt easily to changing priorities and task assignments
About the department:
Hennepin County Library works to nourish minds, transform lives and build community together. We are about much more than books. In addition to a collection of almost 5 million books, CDs and DVDs, the library system maintains a treasure trove of documents and online resources, and offers programming to aid and enrich Hennepin County employees and clients.
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