UU Student - Library

Details This; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Utah Library is seeking a student assistant to create and manage usable items for online collections. You will digitize and post-process a wide range of media including film, audio, books, and photographs, and document descriptive information for online assets.

You will operate scanners and cameras, perform quality control, and maintain the production area. Strong communication and attention to detail in a team environment are essential; a criminal background check may be

Qualifications

• Must work and communicate well in a team environment.
• Ability to operate PC and Mac computers and digitization equipment.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Word, and Excel.
• Working knowledge of digitization scanners, cameras and related hardware.

Responsibilities

• Scan various material using digital scanners, recorders, and cameras.
• Post‑process images to meet online and/or archival needs.
• Document technical and descriptive information for online assets onto spreadsheets.
• Import items into an online digital asset management system and perform quality control.
• Maintain production area in a neat and orderly condition.
• Exhibit the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Exhibit attention to detail.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Digital workflow

Attention to detail

Education

University of Utah student

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Word

Excel

Digitization hardware

Job description

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Create and manage usable items for use in online collections of the J. Willard Marriott Library. This includes digitizing and post-processing a wide range of media, including film, audio tape, transparencies, books, and loose leaf material. Some troubleshooting of hardware and software issues may also be required. Must work and communicate well in a team environment.

This position is considered Category I: Mandatory and required on campus or health care facilities to support on‑site operations. Employees hired into this category will be required to be physically located at the Marriott Library.

For the Library to be able to appropriately monitor hours worked, part‑time employees are generally asked to restrict their work with the University of Utah to Library employment only, unless an exception is granted.

Responsibilities

Scan various material using digital scanners, recorders, and cameras. Post‑process images to meet online and/or archival needs. Document technical and descriptive information for online assets onto spreadsheets. Import items into an online digital asset management system and perform quality control. Maintain production area in a neat and orderly condition. Exhibit the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Exhibit attention to detail.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current University of Utah student enrolled in at least 6 undergraduate credit hours or 5 graduate credit hours during the fall and spring semesters.
• Ability to operate a PC and Mac computers and digitization equipment.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Working knowledge of flatbed/slide scanners, cameras, and other digitization hardware.

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post‑retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post‑retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a current University of Utah student?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

University Human Resource Management
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