"Hourly Pooled - Buddy Ebsen Archives Scan Technician, American Heritage Center"

Job Details

Job Title: Buddy Ebsen Archives Scan Technician

Job Purpose: This is a part-time temporary position to assist with digitizing the AHC's Buddy Ebsen collection material to provide content for access for the AHC's online digital platform Luna.

The Archives Scan Tech position will primarily digitize paper and photographs within the Buddy Ebsen collection to precise standards for preservation and access to the AHC's online digital collections. The position may also be asked to digitize a/v material (audio, motion picture film, and video).

The starting rate of pay is $10.50 per hour, but may be adjusted based on experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Digital scanning of analog archival materials according to archival imaging standards
• The transport and handling of that material according to archival best practices
• The creation of descriptive metadata and supporting documentary records

Other miscellaneous and related duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Digitization Lab Supervisor or the Collections Manager. This position reports directly to the Digitization Lab Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Other requirements:

• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks, performing them in a relatively short period of time.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in oral and written format.
• Computer, software, and writing skills commensurate with the creation of college level class assignments.
• Physically capable of moving and lifting up to 50lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced computer skills relating to digital scanning hardware and software.
• Familiarity with metadata standards, particularly Dublin Core.
• Knowledge of archives theory and practice.
• Familiarity with Excel.
• Interest in western history, photography, and audio-visual (AV) would be beneficial in this position.

Required Materials:

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application: Cover letter and Resume or C.V.

Due to a current system limitation, you may only be prompted to upload your resume/CV and a Cover Letter. To ensure your application is complete, we recommend you put all of your application materials into one file with your cover letter. However, if you're experiencing any issues in doing so, please send any additional application materials to recruit@uwyo.edu, and a recruiter will manually add them to your application packet. To help us process your application more efficiently, please include the 6-digit job ID number (located at the bottom of the job posting) in your email.

Work Location: On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

Hiring Statement/EEO: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

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