On-Site Digitization Technician — Book Scanning & Archiving

Open Staffing Foundation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Internet Archive in San Francisco, CA is hiring a Digitization Technician to operate the Scribe digitization machine, capturing images of pages from books and manuscripts for online access. This full-time hourly position requires careful, detail-oriented work, the ability to work independently in a low-stress environment, and availability Monday through Friday on site near UC Berkeley.

Candidates should have basic computer skills, strong written and verbal communication, and the physical

Qualifications

• Experience with digitization processes or similar data-entry tasks.
• Ability to lift and handle books safely up to 25 pounds.
• Availability Monday to Friday to work on site at an academic library near UC Berkeley.

Responsibilities

• Digitally capture images of pages in books and manuscripts using established processes.
• Assess image quality and determine if a page has been skipped.
• Troubleshoot problems and communicate solutions if needed.
• Working knowledge of computers, e-mail, and spreadsheets.
• Must be able to sit at a Scribe station and operate a glass platen.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Patient

Independent worker

Strong communication

Tools

Scribe digitization machine

Computer basics

Job description

The Internet Archive in San Francisco, CA is hiring a Digitization Technician to operate the Scribe digitization machine, capturing images of pages from books and manuscripts for online access. This full-time hourly position requires careful, detail-oriented work, the ability to work independently in a low-stress environment, and availability Monday through Friday on site near UC Berkeley.

Candidates should have basic computer skills, strong written and verbal communication, and the physical