Digitization & Metadata Specialist (Hybrid)

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington seeks a Digitization Services Specialist to provide functional support for digitization workflows, including image capture, metadata creation, and quality control. You will collaborate with library units and supervise student workers to ensure timely processing of collections.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and familiarity with digital projects, plus a willingness to travel for training and professional development.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.

Responsibilities

• Capture digital images and create descriptive metadata to improve discoverability in repositories.
• Collaborate with other library departments.
• Assist with hiring, training, and supervising student workers.
• Perform quality control of scanned materials and metadata.
• Assist with project management and processing of multiple collections.
• Maintain accurate records and report statistics.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Photoshop

Figma

Illustrator

Sketch

Job description

The University of Texas at Arlington seeks a Digitization Services Specialist to provide functional support for digitization workflows, including image capture, metadata creation, and quality control. You will collaborate with library units and supervise student workers to ensure timely processing of collections.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and familiarity with digital projects, plus a willingness to travel for training and professional development.