Graduate Digitization Assistant – Special Collections

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

LEAD courses

Sports events free

Job summary

NC State University in Raleigh seeks a Graduate Digitization Assistant - Special Collections to support access to digital archives. You will prepare materials for digitization, manage equipment and software, and create metadata records for scanned items.

Work includes quality control on images/metadata, transcription of AV materials when needed, and collaboration with production staff at the D. H. Hill Jr. Library. Bachelor’s degree and current graduate student status required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with digitization processes and metadata creation for archival materials.
• Manage digitization equipment and software and perform quality control on images and metadata.
• Communicate with production staff and assist with transcription of audio-visual materials.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Attention to detail

Independent work with fragile material

Dust/allergen aware

Handling harmful content descriptions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate school status

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Digital library experience

Job description

Posting Number

PG196201TM

Position Number

25MR9261

Position Type

Temporary

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.

Is Time Limited

No

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

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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.

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Job City & State

Raleigh, NC

Department

Special Collections Research Center

Classification Title

Temporary-Clerical

Working Title

Graduate Digitization Assistant - Special Collections

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

Anticipated Hiring Range

$17/hour

Job Open Date

09/14/2026

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.