On‑Site Open Library Digitization Technician (Berkeley)

Internet Archive; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Internet Archive in San Francisco seeks a Digitization Technician to operate a Scribe digitization machine, capturing images of pages from books and manuscripts for online access. You will join a non-profit partnership with UC Berkeley and other libraries to digitize and share unique collections, requiring steady concentration and meticulous handling of materials.

This is a full-time hourly role with consistent daily work expectations, strong safety awareness, and a genuine love of books,

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write in English and organize materials.
• Must be able to relate to other people in a professional manner.
• Ability to remain focused despite internal and external distractions.
• Must exhibit good safety awareness and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Digitally capture images of pages in books and manuscripts using established processes and procedures.
• Ability to assess image quality and determine if a page has been skipped.
• Ability to troubleshoot and communicate problems or solutions to others.
• Working knowledge of computers, e-mail, and spreadsheets; strong technical skills are preferred.
• Must be able to lift and move stacks of books (5-15 lbs each), sit at a Scribe station, and use a foot pedal to raise and lower a glass platen.
• High tolerance for repetitive tasks and expert attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• A love of books is a plus!
• Walking, lifting, seeing, sitting, and dexterity requirements as described.

Job description

Internet Archive in San Francisco seeks a Digitization Technician to operate a Scribe digitization machine, capturing images of pages from books and manuscripts for online access. You will join a non-profit partnership with UC Berkeley and other libraries to digitize and share unique collections, requiring steady concentration and meticulous handling of materials.

This is a full-time hourly role with consistent daily work expectations, strong safety awareness, and a genuine love of books,