Baruch
College is currently seeking applicants for a Digitization Specialist
position in its Archives and Special Collections Division.
The
Digitization Specialist will assist with a
grant-funded project beginning in early February and extending through the end of June 2018.
The Digitization Specialist will work on a full-time basis to digitize
and provide access to print materials in the Institute of Public
Administration (IPA)
Collection. The IPA was an educational and consulting organization with
roots going back to 1906, whose aims were the creation of an efficient,
honest and professional government.
As the position is grant-funded, no benefits are available (aside from New York State-mandated accrued sick leave).
The
successful candidate will work in collaboration with the Digital
Initiatives Librarian, the Digitization Project Team Lead, and
colleagues to implement and follow a work plan for the digitization
project; establish and refine workflows
for the capture and storage of digital objects; input metadata;
supervise student workers; conduct scanning according to established
best practices; and provide quality control on scans.
Qualifications:
previous experience digitizing print collections; basic knowledge and
understanding of operating digital cameras, familiarity with metadata
and archival description standards (DACS, EAD, MODS, METS, and Dublin
Core);
knowledge of best practices for preservation of, and access to, digital
collections; working knowledge with ArchivesSpace or similar collection
management software tools; and experience with Microsoft Excel and with
Adobe Photoshop and Bridge.
Requirements:
The successful candidate will have a Master's in Library Science (MLS)
or closely related discipline. This position requires at least two years
of experience working on digitization projects and managing workflows.
Applications will be accepted until Monday, February 5, 2018. Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to
Jessica.WagnerWebster@baruch.cuny.edu.
