Digital Production Assistant, Northeastern University Libraries, Boston, MA

Posted November 26, 2018

The Northeastern University Libraries’ Digital Production Lab is looking for a part-time digital production assistant. The assistant will digitize library and archival materials and create metadata. This is a great opportunity to help shape and document workflows in a growing digitization program. 

Responsibilities

• Scan photographic prints using an Epson 11000XL flatbed scanner and record MODS metadata in an Excel spreadsheet
• Reformat A/V materials and create access copies using FFmpeg
• And other duties as necessary

Required Qualifications

• Coursework or experience in metadata creation
• Attention to detail
• Ability to quickly learn new technology
• Collaborative working style
• Flexible in dealing with change

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the digitization of flat items or A/V materials

Please send a cover letter and resume to Kim Kennedy at [email protected].

This position is 14 hours per week at $14/hour. It is an unbenefited, term position through the end of April with the possibility of extension.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action Title IX employer. Northeastern University particularly welcomes applications from minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.