Historic Digitizer Associate

Duties And Responsibilities

• Generate electronic images using Specialty Directories at research facilities.
• Work with Historical Products Team to ensure volumes have both detailed and dimensioned content.
• Establish routine communications with management to provide real-time updates on workflow.
• Proactively manage a docket of book orders to maintain consistent productivity and balance of turn-around time (TAT).
• Identify and communicate potential coverage parameter challenges to ensure end-user satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate notes and documents to improve the digitization process.
• Time management through proper and consistent steps (order/research directories, generating images).
• Work independently with minimal supervision by management.

Qualifications

• Background in photography, graphic arts, fine arts, library, history, or genealogy.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) and a Windows-based OS (Operating System).
• Basic understanding of technology.
• Prior experience with image capturing of periodicals (newspapers, medical journals, or magazines) preferred.
• Prior work experience in an office or research setting.
• Drive, intelligence, curiosity, coachability, and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to multitask.
• Strong time management skills.
• Excellent communication, time management, organization, and people skills.
• A goal-oriented work ethic, committed to meeting/exceeding objectives and goals, individually and as part of a team.
• Must be able to travel to and from the Allen County Public Library and carry up to 20 lbs. daily, multiple times a day.