Library Digitization Student Assistant

University Of Portland; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 3,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Portland is seeking a Library Digitization Student Assistant to support digitization, editing, processing, and quality control of archival and local materials under established standards. Working with the Digital Services Librarian, you will gain hands-on experience with scanning workflows, metadata creation, quality assurance, and on-site duties in Portland.

The position is part-time (up to 5 hours weekly) during business hours, starting Fall 2026, with a possibility to

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and processes.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Capacity to be flexible and move from project to project.

Responsibilities

• Prepares materials for scanning using a flatbed and copy stand.
• Editing, processing, and performing quality control on scanned images.
• Records basic digital object metadata.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Flexibility

Tools

Scanning systems

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Adobe Creative Cloud

Excel

Word

Job description

The Library Digitization Student Assistant is responsible for digitizing, editing, processing, and quality control of a variety of the University of Portland archival and local materials, such as papers, monographs, photographs, etc., based on established standards and guidelines. The work supports the Library’s growing digital services program. The Library Digitization Student assistant works closely with the Digital Services Librarian to accomplish these duties. Maximum of 5 hours per week (during business hours, Monday-Friday), starting in Fall 2026 with a possibility to continue in the Spring.

Core Duties

• Prepares materials for scanning using a flatbed and copy stand
• Editing, processing, and performing quality control on scanned images
• Records basic digital object metadata
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Attention to detail and processes
• Strong organizational skills
• Capacity to be flexible and move from project to project

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with standard scanning systems and workflows as they apply to the position
• Experience scanning documents or some combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat Professional, Adobe Creative Cloud tools, such as image editing and Microsoft productivity tools, such as Excel and Word

Physical Requirements

• Frequently: Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Frequently: Able to sit for extended periods of time using computer and keyboard.
• Frequently: Ability to lift 30lbs, push fully loaded book cart, move from floor to floor, bend and lift objects.

Posting Number

Posting Number SE116-2023

Number of Vacancies

1

Estimated Start Date

09/14/2026

Open Date

08/17/2026

Close Date

09/04/2026

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Contact

University of Portland
5000 N. Willamette Blvd
Portland, Oregon
97203-5798
503.943.8484
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