Digitization & Metadata Specialist for Archives

KWCLS; Beltsville (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Job summary

A federal agency office in the Washington, DC metro area is seeking a Digitization Technician/Clerk. The selected individual will provide clerical support for the agency’s digitization program, ensuring a steady workflow of digitization and specialized programs. Responsibilities include handling materials, performing metadata preparation, and using imaging software. Candidates should have experience with library collections and familiarity with bibliographic and MARC records. This role demands attention to detail and technical skills.

Qualifications

• Strong familiarity with library metadata including MARC records.
• Demonstrated ability to perform metadata preparation and physical materials handling.
• Comfort troubleshooting basic technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Select materials for digitization and prepare them for scanning.
• Evaluate physical items from collections for compliance.
• Perform post-processing of digital image files.

Skills

Attention to detail

Familiarity with library metadata

Experience handling physical materials

Technical imaging skills

Data entry skills

Communication skills

Education

Experience in library or archival collections

Tools

JIRA

Imaging software

Job description

A federal agency office in the Washington, DC metro area is seeking a Digitization Technician/Clerk. The selected individual will provide clerical support for the agency’s digitization program, ensuring a steady workflow of digitization and specialized programs. Responsibilities include handling materials, performing metadata preparation, and using imaging software. Candidates should have experience with library collections and familiarity with bibliographic and MARC records. This role demands attention to detail and technical skills.