Logbook Scanning Technician

Description Please note that this is a grant funded position and will be scheduled for 17 hours a week for approximately one year. Evaluate documents for scan readiness and flag any that require repair or protective enclosureSafely handle potentially fragile materials in accordance with established preservation standardsOperate an overhead book scanner to digitize manuscript logbooks safely and accuratelyEnsure consistent image quality and perform basic post-processing tasks (cropping, rotation, file naming, file moving)Transcribe scanned logbooks using machine-assisted toolsUpload completed files to a digital access repositoryTrack daily scanning progress and update project logs and metadata as neededPerform basic maintenance on scanning equipment and report issues promptly Requirements Scanning experience preferredFamiliarity with archival handling and digitization best practices a plusProficiency with file management, spreadsheet and image software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, IrfanView , Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel)Strong attention to detail, ability to work independently, and meet productivity targetsAbility to handle repetitive tasks