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Scanning Assistant (Temporary/Casual position), MIT Libraries, Cambridge, MA

Posted March 24, 2017

MIT Libraries’ Digital Collections and Reformatting Team, Scanning Lab

  • 35 hours/week, scheduled M-F between 8:00am and 6:00pm (some flexibility)
  • $16/hour without benefits
  • Starting ASAP and continuing for 1 year term with a possibility of term renewal

The Scanning Assistant will participate in multiple workflows within the Scanning Lab. 
Duties include:

  • Participate in the article scanning for Document Delivery workflow. Accurately scan and send copies of articles electronically to patrons inside and outside of MIT. Follow up on any delivery errors that may occur. Ensure that all billing information is applied as required.
  • Participate in the workflow for On Demand requests of Institute Publications (theses, reports, working papers). Accurately scan, post process and deliver requests electronically or print physical copies if requested. Perform data entry and maintain statistics. 
  • Participate in E-Reserves Scanning Workflow. Accurately scan requested readings ensuring they are within “Fair Use” guidelines for copyright law. Maintain communication with the MIT Libraries’ Reserves Team regarding requests and deal with discrepancies that may arise. Maintain statistics.
  • Participate in and possibly coordinate Scanning projects that come into the Lab. Work together with other staff on long term projects while maintaining quality standards and facilitate communication amongst the group. Maintain statistics. 

Skills required: ability to lift 40 pounds, manage competing priorities, attention to detail, comfort with following detailed procedures, demonstrated success sustaining productivity, facility with standard office computer programs, flexibility to adapt to changing workflows, knowledge of scanners and imaging software

Skills preferred: experience with digital scanning (flatbed/overhead scanners) or digital photography, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, OCR

Send resume and cover letter to Jenn Morris, Digital Imaging Manager, [email protected]

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