About the role
Pay: $19.00 to $19.00 per hour
Description
Please note that this is a grant funded position and will be scheduled for 17 hours a week for approximately one year.
Evaluate documents for scan readiness and flag any that require repair or protective enclosure
Safely handle potentially fragile materials in accordance with established preservation standards
Operate an overhead book scanner to digitize manuscript logbooks safely and accurately
Ensure consistent image quality and perform basic post-processing tasks (cropping, rotation, file naming, file moving)
Transcribe scanned logbooks using machine-assisted tools
Upload completed files to a digital access repository
Track daily scanning progress and update project logs and metadata as needed
Perform basic maintenance on scanning equipment and report issues promptly
Requirements
Scanning experience preferred
Familiarity with archival handling and digitization best practices a plus
Proficiency with file management, spreadsheet and image software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, IrfanView , Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel)
Strong attention to detail, ability to work independently, and meet productivity targets
Ability to handle repetitive tasks