Logbook Scanning Technician

Paylocity; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Paylocity is seeking a part-time archival scanning assistant for a grant-funded project in Kentucky. The role requires handling fragile materials, operating overhead scanners, and ensuring high-quality digital images.

You will transcribe logbooks, manage files, and upload outputs to a digital repository while tracking daily progress and maintaining logs. The assignment runs for approximately one year at 17 hours per week, offering an opportunity to contribute to a digitization effort with strict

Qualifications

• Scanning experience preferred.
• Archival handling and digitization best practices a plus.
• Proficiency with file management, spreadsheet and image software.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet productivity targets.
• Ability to handle repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate documents for scan readiness and flag any that require repair or protective enclosure
• Safely handle potentially fragile materials in accordance with established preservation standards
• Operate an overhead book scanner to digitize manuscript logbooks safely and accurately
• Ensure consistent image quality and perform basic post-processing tasks (cropping, rotation, file naming, file moving)
• Transcribe scanned logbooks using machine-assisted tools
• Upload completed files to a digital access repository
• Track daily scanning progress and update project logs and metadata as needed
• Perform basic maintenance on scanning equipment and report issues promptly

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Productivity targets

Organization

Tools

Photoshop

IrfanView

Adobe Acrobat

Excel

Job description

Description

Please note that this is a grant funded position and will be scheduled for 17 hours a week for approximately one year.

• Evaluate documents for scan readiness and flag any that require repair or protective enclosure
• Safely handle potentially fragile materials in accordance with established preservation standards
• Operate an overhead book scanner to digitize manuscript logbooks safely and accurately
• Ensure consistent image quality and perform basic post-processing tasks (cropping, rotation, file naming, file moving)
• Transcribe scanned logbooks using machine-assisted tools
• Upload completed files to a digital access repository
• Track daily scanning progress and update project logs and metadata as needed
• Perform basic maintenance on scanning equipment and report issues promptly

Requirements

• Scanning experience preferred
• Familiarity with archival handling and digitization best practices a plus
• Proficiency with file management, spreadsheet and image software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, IrfanView , Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel)
• Strong attention to detail, ability to work independently, and meet productivity targets
• Ability to handle repetitive tasks