Job Opening Title:
Digitization Technician
Name of Employer:
History Nebraska
Job Site Location (City, State) :
Lincoln, Nebraska
Application Deadline:
April 10, 2023
Minimum Degree Requirement:
REQUIREMENTS: Coursework/training or experience related to research, presentation, or publication in an area related to the programs or functions of the employing agency; business administration; accounting; customer service; and/ or technical support work, including use of computer software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and database management. PREFERRED: Interest or background in history, libraries, or archives.
Years of experience required:
Salary Range:
$16.338 Hourly
Job Opening URL:
http://statejobs.nebraska.gov
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply.:
History Nebraska is seeking an organized, engaged, self-starter to serve as a Digitization Technician in the Digital Curation Department. As a strategic goal of our agency, History Nebraska is ramping up our digitization efforts to provide access to historical collections beyond the borders of our state. As a key member of the Digital Curation Team, this position is responsible for digitizing and describing History Nebraska’s archival collections.
History Nebraska is a statewide educational institution that connects people to the past through our library and research center, conservation facility, interpretive sites, and the state archeology and historic preservation offices. History Nebraska’s objective is to become the most engaging and relevant state historical society in the nation.
Our four core values are:
We Do It Better Every Time. We are always looking to improve. When we fail, we know why and learn from it.
We Have Each Other’s Back. We work in groups; we support one another to ensure our projects are amazing.
We Own It. If we say we are going to do something, we do our best to get it done.
We Are Curious. We never stop learning and we encourage curiosity in others.
Job Duties:
Scan archival collections into digital format
Maintain appropriate workflows and quality assurance practices
Keep digital files organized on the server
Use controlled vocabularies and style standards to create Qualified Dublin Core metadata records for digitized archival materials in Preservica
Edit images of archival materials as needed in Adobe Photoshop
Handle all archival collections using appropriate methods of safe handling
Pull and put away archival collections from the stacks
Assist in departmental projects
Work closely with the Digitization Projects Coordinator, who guides workflows and processes
Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to: helping other departments; participating in internal committees or community outreach events.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Excellent computer skills (working knowledge of Google Drive, Windows, etc)
Must be self-directed and work independently, but be willing to work as part of a team
Experience scanning with multiple types of equipment
Excellent communication skills
Ability to prioritize, problem solve, and monitor project cycles
Knowledge of appropriate handling of archival materials
Demonstrated understanding of metadata and controlled vocabularies for describing archival collections
Knowledge of Preservica, ArchivesSpace, and digitization standards preferred.
Requirements:
State Personnel requires that this section not be changed (it comes from the classification specification)
Coursework/training or experience related to research, presentation, or publication in an area related to the programs or functions of the employing agency; business administration; accounting; customer service; and/ or technical support work, including use of computer software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and database management.
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree and/or two years of relevant experience.
History Nebraska collects, preserves, and opens to all the histories we share. We believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is an essential element in making Nebraska’s rich history available to everyone. History Nebraska is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Our work is meaningful and challenging, and we believe diverse perspectives will make it better.
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