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Image Processing Assistant Part-time, Massachusetts (Boston)
The Massachusetts Historical Society seeks an Image Processing Assistant to join the Collections Services department. This is a part-time (17.5 hours per week) temporary, six-month grant-funded position.
The Imaging Processing Assistant will create digital components for digital projects and web presentations for a project to digitize collections representing marginalized communities. The work contributes to the Society’s mission to make its archival and library collections discoverable and useable by a wide web-based audience. This position is very production-oriented and will require the successful candidate to be comfortable with repetitive tasks. The Imaging Processing Assistant will be a member of the digital team and report to the Senior Archivist for Digital Initiatives.
The position will be available in mid-April 2021 and will end in mid-October 2021. Please see the full online description of the position for more details about the logistics and duties: http://www.masshist.org/about/jobs
Qualifications
--Master’s degree in library science or archives program, or bachelor’s degree and the completion of archives coursework toward the degree
--Demonstrated experience with image editors (e.g. Photoshop, Bridge) and scanning procedures
--Familiarity with primary sources and an interest in history
--Ability to work on repetitive tasks for long stretches
--Strong attention to detail and ability to follow specific guidelines and instructions
--Ability to work independently and in a team environment
--Some experience with XML, EAD, XSLT, METS and/or MODS (preferred)
--Experience with descriptive cataloging standards (preferred)
Full/Part Time
Part Time
Education
BA/BS
Salary
$16 an hour, no benefits
Closing Date
Review of applications begins on 4/20/2021
How to Apply
To apply, please email cover letter, résumé, and names of three references to the Senior Archivist for Digital Initiatives, Nancy Heywood, at nheywood@masshist.org.
Posted
2021-04-08 | Quick link to this job