Under the supervision of the American Philatelic Research Library’s Digital Librarian and Technical Services Manager, the Digital Projects Assistant will digitize journals from the library’s collection, as well as additional items on projects to be determined.

The Digital Projects Assistant’s primary tasks will include:

· Digitization of items using the library’s scanning equipment

· Performing quality control on digitized items

· Entering and assigning metadata to digital items

· Uploading items and metadata to the digital library via content management software

· Assisting Patrons regarding the digital library and/or digitized items (if applicable)

· Assisting with additional digitization efforts within the American Philatelic Research Library (if applicable)

Candidates must have excellent computer skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or with minimal supervision. Candidates will receive all necessary on-site training and support regarding library digitization processes, software and scanning equipment. Familiarity with Content DM library management software, image processing software such as Adobe Photoshop, and data management software such as Microsoft Excel is a plus but not a requirement. Prior knowledge of or experience in a library or archives environment is also preferred but not required.

The Assistant will be a part-time, temporary employee of the American Philatelic Society, located in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, and compensation will be $20 per hour. The Assistantship will comprise up to 30 hours of work per week starting on April 7, 2023 (or on a date to be determined with the successful candidate), with the possibility of future digitization work as projects arise. The weekly schedule is flexible and self-directed but must fall within the APRL’s operating hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday).

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person