Digitization Technician

The University Libraries aspires to set the standard for public university research libraries in the digital age.

As one of the premier libraries in the South, we are an essential partner in the research, education, clinical care, and public service missions of UNC-Chapel Hill. The library system includes 10 on-campus Libraries, with nearly 10 million volumes, rich archival collections, and a growing investment in digital collections.

The University Libraries serves campus and broader communities that reflect the socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious diversity of the state of North Carolina, and we maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and open educational and workplace climate for all. We strive to create an environment of respect and collaboration where vision and innovation can flourish. Learn more about our Strategic Framework including our pillars, values, and priorities by visiting https://library.unc.edu/about/strategic-framework/.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement to include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Under limited supervision, this position will be responsible for assessing materials for digitization, choosing the best workflow, scanning items, describing them with established metadata standards, performing initial quality control, and uploading to the Center's content management systems. The person in this position will promote the Center's work through blog posts and conferences. They must be able to work independently and make appropriate judgements while working with partner materials. Occasional solo travel for partner site visits may be required.

This is a time-limited position, contingent upon the availability of funds.

High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience in library services, office support, or related field; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

- Experience scanning special collections materials like manuscripts, photographs, bound materials.

- Experience creating metadata for special collections materials.

- Experience with digital library content management systems.

- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

- Experience following established documentation.

- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal and organizational skills.

- Direct work experience with digitization and following established metadata standards, particularly in an archive, library, or museum setting.

- Experience working at or closely with small or mid-sized cultural heritage institutions.

- Familiarity with North Carolina history and culture.

Ability to lift boxes weighing 50 pounds with or without accommodations.

Not Applicable.