Part-Time Digital Production Assistant, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Posted November 22, 2019

The Northeastern University Library’s Digital Production unit 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 documents using an Epson Expression 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

• 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

• Coursework or experience in metadata creation

To Apply

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

This position is 14-17 hours per week at $15/hour.  It is an unbenefited, term position through the end of June 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.