Digitization Associate

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Libraries seeks a Digitization Associate to contribute to imaging activities, digitize paper-based materials, and convert documents to TIFF and other formats. You will use OCR and image processing tools, perform quality control, and meet production goals while collaborating with staff and vendors across projects.

The role supports team workflows, participates in professional development, and helps improve efficiencies within the Libraries’ digitization

Responsibilities

• Imaging of paper-based materials and conversion to TIFF and other formats.
• Operate imaging hardware and software and perform quality control.
• Use OCR and image processing applications to support digitization workflows.
• Collaborate with staff and vendors on digitization projects and apply imaging best practices.
• Track projects, troubleshoot issues, and support team workflows to meet production goals and deadlines.
• Engage in professional development and contribute to efficiencies across Libraries.

Job description

DIGITIZATION ASSOCIATE, Libraries, to contribute to imaging activities for digitization; perform imaging of paper-based materials; convert documents to TIF and other formats; use OCR and image processing applications; conduct quality control; and meet production goals and deadlines. The position collaborates with staff and vendors on digitization projects; applies appropriate imaging practices; and operates various capture hardware and software. Responsibilities include image processing, metadata embedding, file preparation, troubleshooting, and project tracking. The position also supports team workflows, participates in professional development, and collaborates with staff across the Libraries to solve problems and improve efficiencies.

The full job description is available at https://libraries.mit.edu/about/organization/jobs/