Library Assistant – Digitization, Rhode Island State Library, Providence, RI

Posted January 8, 2025

Description

LOCATION: State House, 82 Smith Street, Providence
SALARY: $25 Hourly
SCHEDULE: up to 35 hours /week; No more than 728 hours by June 30, 2025
CLOSING DATE: 1/10/2025

Class Definition

The Library Assistant – Digitization is a grant-funded position and will be the lead, under the supervision of the State Librarian, to digitize the State Library’s Rhode Island Public Laws as part of an in-house digitization project. The Library Assistant – Digitization’s work will contribute to State Library’s efforts to enable the Department of State to achieve its mission: promoting transparent government, supporting businesses, and strengthening our democracy through a commitment to civic engagement, secure elections, and empowering voters. 

Illustrative Examples of Work Performed

Administrative: Performs office work required to create a digitized index as part of an in-house digitization project. The Library Assistant performs various duties including, but not limited to: 

1. Use a cradle scanner to scan Public Law books 
2. Ensure quality of scans;
3. Name all files using the provided naming convention;
4. Run optical character recognition software (OCR) on scans;
5. Assist in creating the controlled vocabulary for the metadata;
6. Assist in creating metadata for all files; and
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications for Appointment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of, or currently enrolled in, a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Experience working with scanning and image editing software and equipment;
• Coursework in cataloging;
• Knowledge of metadata and controlled vocabularies;
• Ability to focus on and work accurately on detailed oriented tasks;
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally. The individual must be an inclusive collaborator and able to prioritize workloads; and
• Ability to multi-task and work in a dynamic, time-restricted environment. Ability to work under pressure with good humor.
• Available to work during normal business hours (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.).

How to Apply

Please forward resume and cover letter to Colleen Halloran-Villandry, Director of Finance & Personnel –
Department of State/Secretary of State, [email protected].

Full Job Posting: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rhodeisland/jobs/4769807/library-assistant-digitization