RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will work with library staff on a variety of tasks:
Digitize a range of information artifacts using a variety of scanning and photographic equipment and image processing software
Prepare basic metadata about the items scanned
Ensure that scans and data meet quality standards
Work on other quality assurance tasks
Load content into the Library’s digital asset management system
Assist with other tasks in the Digitization Lab as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with Google Apps (eg. Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc..), both PC and Mac operating systems and experience with image editing software
Experience using scanners and/or photographic equipment
Demonstrated ability to perform repetitive work while ensuring careful attention to detail
Demonstrated strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to take direction
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Demonstrated ability to work with and handle fragile material with care
Qualifications that would be considered an asset:
Experience with web-based content management systems like Drupal or WordPress
Knowledge of the Islandora Digital Asset Management System
Experience tracking work using project management software
Experience working in an academic library
Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.
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