Digitization Project Assistant for Archives & Metadata

Whitman College; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Whitman College is seeking a part-time Archives Digitization Project Assistant to digitize glass plate photographs from the David Crockett Graham Collection. You will scan materials, manage digital files, and input metadata under supervision in the Whitman College and Northwest Archives.

You will gain behind-the-scenes exposure to library archives, develop meticulous attention to detail, and build archival research skills while contributing to metadata accuracy and digital preservation.

Qualifications

• Current Whitman College student.
• Detail oriented and capable of completing repetitive tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Available at least 10 hours per week.
• Strong written communication skills and some research experience.

Responsibilities

• Digitize glass plate materials via scanning/photographing according to project standards.
• Manage digitized files with consistent naming and create metadata as instructed.
• Capture metadata (publication date, title, creators) for scanned files and record per practices.
• Meet with supervisors/community members to record and research metadata.
• Consult online resources/databases to supplement metadata.
• Use graphic design software to edit and enhance digital objects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Research experience

Time management

Education

Current Whitman College student

Tools

Graphic design software

Job description

Whitman College is seeking a part-time Archives Digitization Project Assistant to digitize glass plate photographs from the David Crockett Graham Collection. You will scan materials, manage digital files, and input metadata under supervision in the Whitman College and Northwest Archives.

You will gain behind-the-scenes exposure to library archives, develop meticulous attention to detail, and build archival research skills while contributing to metadata accuracy and digital preservation.