Digitization Technician (Part-Time) - Archives & Metadata

okgov; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Oklahoma Historical Society, Research Division, seeks a part-time Digitization Technician to digitize historical records and create metadata under supervision. Entry-level role with emphasis on accuracy, organization and collaboration with the collections staff. 19 hours per week; some lifting of materials may be required.

Excellent communication skills are essential to perform tasks and coordinate with the team for immediate hire; recruitment will be open for 14 working days.

Qualifications

• Experience handling archival collections.
• Knowledge of Dublin Core and DACS metadata standards is a plus.
• Comfort with Microsoft 365 apps including Excel, Word, Teams.

Responsibilities

• Digitize materials and create metadata for the National Archives and Records Administration's American Indian Archives Collection.
• Remove metal items such as staples and paperclips.
• Re-housing materials into archival folders, boxes, sleeves, etc.
• Enter metadata on the Gateway to Oklahoma History for public use.
• Write reports once a quarter regarding project progress.

Skills

Archival handling

Metadata standards

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Tools

Excel

Word

Teams

Microsoft 365

Job description

Oklahoma Historical Society, Research Division, seeks a part-time Digitization Technician to digitize historical records and create metadata under supervision. Entry-level role with emphasis on accuracy, organization and collaboration with the collections staff. 19 hours per week; some lifting of materials may be required.

Excellent communication skills are essential to perform tasks and coordinate with the team for immediate hire; recruitment will be open for 14 working days.