Digitization Technician (Temp) — Archival Records

State-of-Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Oklahoma Historical Society, Research Division, is seeking candidates for a temporary 999 Digitization Technicians position. This entry-level role reports to the collections staff and focuses on digitizing historical records. Strong communication and multitasking are essential as the project serves researchers via telephone, mail, and in-house inquiries.

Recruitment will run for 14 working days. Work is 19 hours per week, and the position is temporary.

Qualifications

• Position requires experience with handling archival collections
• Knowledge of Dublin Core and DACS metadata standards is a plus
• Knowledge of current digitization standards is a plus
• Position requires the candidate to be comfortable with computers especially Excel, Word, Teams, and Microsoft 365
• Must be able to work independently and with a group
• Handwriting must be legible
• Must be able to work 19 hours per week
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs

Responsibilities

• Digitizing all materials
• Creating descriptions of materials
• Removing metal items such as staples and paperclips
• Re-housing materials into archival folders, boxes, sleeves etc.
• Entering metadata on the Gateway to Oklahoma History to be used by the public
• Writing reports once a quarter regarding progress of the project

Job description

The Oklahoma Historical Society, Research Division, is seeking candidates for a temporary 999 Digitization Technicians position. This entry-level role reports to the collections staff and focuses on digitizing historical records. Strong communication and multitasking are essential as the project serves researchers via telephone, mail, and in-house inquiries.

Recruitment will run for 14 working days. Work is 19 hours per week, and the position is temporary.