American University
Digitization Student Assistant (A) (Student)
American University, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States, 20001
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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
The Digitization Student Assistant (A) works on departmental digitization initiatives and reformats a range of materials from University Archives and Special Collections. The student assistant will learn digitization techniques and some introductory archival and preservation concepts including, but not limited to, proper material handling, imaging software and hardware, and basic metadata collection. Summary: The responsibilities include the digitization of analog formats including a/v, images, and documents. Prepare materials for scanning, including removing staples, bindings, and creases. Adhere to preservation protocols and best practices. Maintain original order and location of all collection materials. Track digitization progress in Teams or Excel. Maintain records of all required data fields as provided by supervisor. Researching and scanning to fulfill reference requests. Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work: Part-Time. 10 hours per week. Salary Range: $17.95 per hour. Required Education and Experience: High school diploma or its equivalent. Excellent organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently under minimal supervision. Able to learn and adapt to new technologies. Reliable and responsive to communications in a timely manner. Ability to lift items up to 40 pounds and retrieve materials from shelves that are seven feet high. Ability to repeatedly stand and maneuver scanning equipment. Preferred Education and Experience: Familiarity with Archives and Special collections and experience with Microsoft Office. Familiarity with scanning or photography is also encouraged. Additional Information: It is highly recommended that a cover letter and resume be submitted as attachments to the online application. Other Details: This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
The Digitization Student Assistant (A) works on departmental digitization initiatives and reformats a range of materials from University Archives and Special Collections. The student assistant will learn digitization techniques and some introductory archival and preservation concepts including, but not limited to, proper material handling, imaging software and hardware, and basic metadata collection. Summary: The responsibilities include the digitization of analog formats including a/v, images, and documents. Prepare materials for scanning, including removing staples, bindings, and creases. Adhere to preservation protocols and best practices. Maintain original order and location of all collection materials. Track digitization progress in Teams or Excel. Maintain records of all required data fields as provided by supervisor. Researching and scanning to fulfill reference requests. Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work: Part-Time. 10 hours per week. Salary Range: $17.95 per hour. Required Education and Experience: High school diploma or its equivalent. Excellent organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently under minimal supervision. Able to learn and adapt to new technologies. Reliable and responsive to communications in a timely manner. Ability to lift items up to 40 pounds and retrieve materials from shelves that are seven feet high. Ability to repeatedly stand and maneuver scanning equipment. Preferred Education and Experience: Familiarity with Archives and Special collections and experience with Microsoft Office. Familiarity with scanning or photography is also encouraged. Additional Information: It is highly recommended that a cover letter and resume be submitted as attachments to the online application. Other Details: This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.