Part-Time Library Archives Digitization Assistant (Student Position)

Location: Danvers, MA Category: Student Employment Job Type: Part-time Posted On: Thu Oct 1 2026 Job Description: Part-Time Library Archives Digitization Assistant (Student Position) 2 positions available Campus Location: Danvers Work Schedule: These are five hours per week positions for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters. Hours are negotiable, but must generally fall between Monday through Thursday 8 am - 4 pm. All work must be completed on the Danvers Campus. SALARY: $17.30 per hour; non-benefited, grant-funded At this time, the College is not providing sponsorships for Visas General Statement Of Duties North Shore Community College Library is hiring two student employees to assist in digitizing the Library's archival collection using a tool called JSTOR Seeklight. For the duration of this project, students will be responsible for scanning copies of archival materials, uploading them to JSTOR, reviewing and revising AI-generated metadata, and filing original documents in archival boxes. Students will work directly with the Danvers Library Coordinator and the Systems & Technology Librarian. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about NSCC's history, get experience with archival practice and digital preservation, and gain hands‑on familiarity working with AI. These are five hours per week positions for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters. Hours are negotiable, but must generally fall between Monday through Thursday 8 am - 4 pm. All work must be completed on the Danvers Campus. Essential Functions Digitize NSCC Archival materials which may include newspaper clippings, copies of The Pennon (the long running NSCC newspaper), student yearbooks, and course catalogs Utilize file naming convention for both standalone and compound items Write contextual notes for each collection Upload files, along with their contextual notes, to JSTOR Seeklight for AI metadata creation Review AI generated metadata using both confidence score ratings and a rubric to evaluate, and update metadata as needed File scanned archival materials in archival boxes Write ongoing reflection about the experience of interacting with the archives and digitizing archival materials, as well as working with AI Job Requirements Knowledge of Google Suite, ability to learn new technology skills Must have excellent critical thinking skills Strong attention to detail, and ability to maintain accurate records Possesses good communication skills Good at following directions, and providing feedback Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or National background check as a condition of employment. Additional Information North Shore Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights: View email address on click.appcast.io. Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website by clicking here. In alignment with our mission to provide accessible, affordable, and rigorous educational and employment opportunities, NSCC is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and employment process, and to support fulfilling essential job functions. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our ADA/504 Coordinator: View email address on click.appcast.io North Shore Community College participates in E-Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr North Shore Community College