Digitization Specialist, LAC Group, Beltsville, MD

Posted April 28, 2021

Description:

LAC Group seeks an experienced full-time Digitization Specialist for a position with our client, a prestigious government library located in Beltsville, MD. The Digitization Specialist will be responsible for leading a digitization project aimed at preserving a large bound volume collection, making this collection accessible to the public. The position will also help coordinate digital communications to support organizational partnerships. This is a full-time (40 hour a week; Monday-Friday) benefited position, working on-site at the client’s facility with occasional telework opportunities. Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions work will be performed 100% remotely until the facility reopens.

Responsibilities:

Lead a digital project aimed at the preservation and accessibility of a bound volumes collection by digitizing material and identifying, creating and formatting metadata.
Evaluate and prepare physical items for digitization by outside vendors; perform QC on returned work.
Support organizational partnerships by managing digital communication, website content, and navigation.

Qualifications:

An MLS plus 3 years experience working with metadata standards and digital objects
Experience creating web content preferred
Understanding of the use of metadata schema and tools (in particular MODS, PubMed and JATS)
Experience with archival theory and practices and archival management systems.
Knowledge of utilizing computer technology and software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, and database software; web-based tools)

How to Apply:

Apply online at https://www.libgig.com/careers/digitization-specialist-lac-group/a0E1H00001NuFGtUAN/