Graduate Digitization Assistant – Special Collections

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance for Temporary Workers

Career development courses

Free access to non-revenue sporting ev

Job summary

North Carolina State University is seeking a Graduate Digitization Assistant for a temporary role at the D. H. Hill Jr. Library.

This position involves assisting with digitizing archival materials and requires a bachelor’s degree and current graduate student status. The role includes preparing materials for digitization, quality control, and creation of metadata. The position offers attractive perks such as health insurance and professional development courses.

Qualifications

• Current graduate student status required.
• Willingness to work with dust or allergens.
• Ability to handle materials with harmful content.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for digitization.
• Manage digitization equipment and software.
• Create metadata records for scanned materials.
• Perform quality control on images and metadata.
• Communicate with production staff.
• Transcribe audio-visual materials.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Attention to detail

Independently work with fragile items

Understanding of archival collections

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite

Digital production experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Currently attending graduate school

Enrollment in Library Science, Public History, or Design

Job description

Essential Job Duties

Assisting with various aspects of providing access to digital archival materials.

Duties include preparing materials for digitization, managing digitization equipment and software, creating metadata records for scanned materials, performing quality control on images and metadata, communicating with production staff. Other duties as assigned, including transcription of audio‑visual materials and description of archival materials. Work will take place at the D. H. Hill Jr. Library.

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number: PG196201TM

Position Number: 25MR9261

Position Type: Temporary

Is Time Limited

No

Wolfpack Perks And Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

• Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
• Enhance your career with LEAD courses
• Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare discounts , Wellness & Recreation Membership , and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Department Information

Job City & State: Raleigh, NC

Department: Special Collections Research Center

System Information

Classification Title: Temporary-Clerical

Working Title: Graduate Digitization Assistant – Special Collections

Position Information

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm

Minimum Experience/Education

Bachelor’s degree; Currently attending graduate school.

Department Required Skills

• Current graduate student status with strong writing skills, ability to pay attention to detail, and work carefully and independently with fragile materials.
• This position requires the ability to work with materials where dust or other allergens may be present.
• Materials may have descriptions of harmful content and/or images of animal cruelty.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Understanding of archival collections; experience with Adobe Creative Suite; digital production or digital library experience.
• Current enrollment in a graduate program in Library Science, Public History, or Design is highly preferred.

Required License Or Certification

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required?

No

Commercial Driver's License Required?

No

Recruitment

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range

$17/hour

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date: 09/14/2026

Applicant Information

Quick Link: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/234919

EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.