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Digital Librarian-LAC Group

  • 30 Dec 2019 4:55 PM
    Message # 8428898

    Position Title:

    Digital Librarian-LAC Group

    Position Description: 

    LAC Group is seeking a Digital Librarian for a temporary position supporting a large federal library in Beltsville, MD providing digitization and digital asset curation. The Librarian will be responsible for creating a digital exhibit highlighting special collections, including selection and digitization of appropriate items. This is a full-time, on-site, benefited position expected to continue for approximately 4 months.

    Responsibilities:
    Research and support the creation of a digital exhibit highlighting Library materials, including selection and digitization of appropriate items.
    Assist in writing web content, including updating and creating pathfinders.
    Plan, research, and write a script/storyboard for a brief online video highlighting partner tools and projects.
    Support the web archiving project.
    Prepare monthly project status reports on all ongoing projects

    Qualifications:

    MLS from an ALA-accredited institution.
    2-3 years prior experience with digitization projects, including direct experience preparing materials for scanning, operating a scanner/camera, applying metadata and digitization standards, and performing post-processing and quality control, in a library or archives setting.
    Must have experience with historical agricultural documents and knowledge of historical and archival research methods.
    Preferred: knowledge of web archiving; subject matter knowledge of history, legal materials or government documents; basic knowledge of agricultural research

    Application Process:

    https://www.libgig.com/careers/digital-librarian-lac-group/a0E1H00000kq0bxUAA/

    Deadline:

    1/31/2020



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