Part-Time Digital Archivist (Temporary)

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma seeks a part-time Temporary Digitization Technician for the Historical Society—Research division to digitize historical records and create metadata under supervision of collections staff.

The role requires attention to detail, good communication, and the ability to multitask; involves lifting up to 50 lbs and working 19 hours per week with archival workflows and digital cataloging.

Qualifications

• Position requires experience with handling archival collections.
• Knowledge of Dublin Core and DACS metadata standards is a plus.
• Knowledge of current digitization standards is a plus.
• Comfort with computers, especially Excel, Word, Teams, and Microsoft 365.
• Must be able to work 19 hours per week and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Digitize materials and create metadata for the collection.
• Describe materials and remove metal items during processing.
• Re-housing materials into archival folders and boxes.
• Enter metadata on the Gateway to Oklahoma History.
• Write quarterly progress reports on the project.

Skills

Archival handling

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Tools

Excel

Word

Teams

Microsoft 365

Job description

State of Oklahoma seeks a part-time Temporary Digitization Technician for the Historical Society—Research division to digitize historical records and create metadata under supervision of collections staff.

The role requires attention to detail, good communication, and the ability to multitask; involves lifting up to 50 lbs and working 19 hours per week with archival workflows and digital cataloging.