Digitization Technician

Digitization TechnicianThe William L. Clements Library seeks to hire a full-time, non-exempt Digitization Technician for a 2-year-term National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant-funded position to digitize the Henry Clinton Papers.The papers include letters, documents, other manuscripts, and published materials pertaining to Sir Henry Clinton's service as commander-in-chief of the British forces in North America from 1778 to 1782. Although the bulk of the papers cover his tenure as commander-in-chief, with particular attention to engagements in New York and New Jersey and the sieges of Charleston and Yorktown, they also document Clinton's earlier military service, efforts to restore his reputation after the war, and to some extent, his personal life. The digitization technician will work closely with the library's Digital Projects Librarian to prepare materials for digitization, perform in-house digitization, and create preliminary descriptive metadata.Responsibilities*Perform on-site digitization using a DT Atom camera stand in a low-light environmentCreate preliminary metadata from folder labels and enter it into spreadsheetsComplete post-processing tasks such as cropping, rotating, and stitching oversized items using Capture One and Adobe PhotoshopTrack project status and communicate regularly with other members of the teamRequired Qualifications*Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experienceStrong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environmentExperience successfully performing work that requires high accuracy and attention to detailExperience successfully working independently while following established procedures and meeting individual deadlinesBasic knowledge of and experience with Windows systems, image editing programs, and spreadsheetsEvidence of ability and desire to learn and apply new technical skills related to software and hardwareModes of WorkPositions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.Additional InformationThis position is a full-time, two-year term, grant-funded appointmentThe mode of work: OnsitePrimary work location: William L. Clements Library at the University of MichiganExcellent benefits are available; for details, see Information: The salary for this position is $45,000 annually. Candidates can expect to be paid a competitive and equitable salary. Salary is determined by education level, experience, knowledge, and skills for the position, and internal equity within the unit. All candidates are encouraged to discuss salary questions to honor alignment and transparency throughout the recruiting process.Union AffiliationThis position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the University Staff United (USU), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.Background ScreeningThe University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.Application DeadlineJob openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.U-M EEO StatementThe University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.