Digitization Assistant

About the role

The Digitization Assistant will promote archival and digital collections through outreach events and programs, focusing on historically underrepresented communities in Spartanburg County.

Responsibilities

• Operate library vehicles, including the Digitization Van
• Scan archival materials in various formats according to established archival protocols
• Transcribe digitized items
• Instruct patrons and staff on the use of library resources and equipment
• Occasionally fill-in at the public service desk in the Local History Department
• Work with a variety of software and library automation programs
• Perform related tasks as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience using digitization equipment, such as flat-bed scanners and A/V conversion equipment
• Strong communication skills and comfortable speaking with individuals and in front of groups
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills that display a positive attitude and cultural sensitivity to engage with people from all backgrounds and age groups
• Attention to detail with a strong work ethic and good time management and organizational skills
• Highly flexible and adaptable to change
• Able to take direction and work independently or on teams

Qualifications

• Must be in possession of a valid South Carolina driver’s license and able to operate a vehicle independently

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience using digitization equipment, such as flat-bed scanners and A/V conversion equipment
• Strong communication skills and comfortable speaking with individuals and in front of groups
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills that display a positive attitude and cultural sensitivity to engage with people from all backgrounds and age groups
• Attention to detail with a strong work ethic and good time management and organizational skills
• Highly flexible and adaptable to change
• Able to take direction and work independently or on teams

Benefits

SCPL offers a comprehensive benefits package, including multi-factor authentication for network and program access.

Pay

$2,541 per month

Schedule

40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Must be able to accommodate schedule changes for programs on nights and weekends.