Temporary Digitization Technician

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

Job Posting Title

Temporary Digitization Technician

Agency

350 HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Supervisory Organization

Historical Society–Research

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Full/Part-Time

Part time

Job Type

Temporary

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is $13.14.

Job Description

The Oklahoma Historical Society, Research Division is seeking candidates for a temporary 999 Digitization Technicians. This is an entry level position; this position will work directly under the supervision of the collections staff. Primary duties will include digitizing historical records. Excellent verbal and written communication are essential for this position, as well as the ability to multitask.

The Oklahoma Historical Society Research Division provides genealogical and historical research services to library users. As a National Archives affiliate, founded in 1893, our collections offer many unique items related to Oklahoma history from pre-statehood and beyond. We are a public service division dedicated to providing quality customer experience. While assisting researchers, we provide a multitude of services to patrons via telephone requests, correspondence, and in-house. In addition to fulfilling customer needs, we collaborate as a team seeking opportunities to collect, preserve and share the history of Oklahoma and its people.

Key Duties

The Oklahoma Historical Society is seeking a part-time digital archivist to digitize and create metadata for the National Archives and Record Administration’s American Indian Archives Collection.

Duties Include:

• Digitizing all materials
• Creating descriptions of materials
• Removing metal items such as staples and paperclips
• Re-housing materials into archival folders, boxes, sleeves etc.
• Entering metadata on the Gateway to Oklahoma History to be used by the public
• Writing reports once a quarter regarding progress of the project

Qualifications/Requirements

• 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
• Position requires the candidate to be comfortable with computers especially excel, word, teams, and Microsoft 365
• Must be able to work independently and with a group
• Handwriting must be legible
• Must be able to work 19 hours per week
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.