Digitalization Library Technician

LAC Federal is seeking a part-time Digitization Library Technicians to work onsite at a major federal library in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Responsibilities include digitizing materials, creating metadata, organizing files, and performing quality control. This position requires onsite work and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Responsibilities

• Retrieve materials and prepare for digitization.
• Scan documents following provided standards and workflows
• Conduct quality assurance checks.
• Use Adobe Acrobat and scanner tools.
• Upload files and follow naming protocols.
• Support weeding, shifting, and shelf-reading tasks.
• Track removed items and update spreadsheets.
• Reorganize collections and flag damaged materials.

• Associate's degree, plus a minimum of one (I) year of library experience
• Experience with digitization processes, operating scanners, and scanning paper materials
• Experience with reviewing the quality of the scans for completeness and accuracy
• Experience using Windows File Explorer adeptly to save and move digital files
• Experience with Microsoft Office products
• Experience with searching online library catalogs and repositories
• Experience with shelving material using the Library of Congress Classification System
• Experience with virtual meeting software
• Knowledge of digital file processing
• Knowledge of basic descriptive metadata
• Ability to learn CRS scanning procedures
• Detail-oriented and careful
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks
• Ability to follow guidelines and be receptive to feedback
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Ability to communicate appropriately with colleagues and supervisors in person and in writing
• Must be available to work onsite daily, with no possibility of remote work
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government public trust security clearance.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move from place to place within the location, lifting of items weighing up to (25) pounds and occasional up to 50 pounds such as files, books, stacks of paper, and other materials with a buddy system
• Ability to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

EEO Statement

The company and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring/hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.