JOB TITLE: Library Assistant - Digitization
FLSA: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: State Librarian
DIVISION: State Library
LOCATION: State House, 82 Smith Street, Providence
SALARY: $25 Hourly
SCHEDULE: up to 35 hours /week; No more than 728 hours by June 30, 2025
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Library Assistant – Digitization is a grant-funded position and will be the lead, under the supervision of the State Librarian, to digitize the State Library’s Rhode Island Public Laws as part of an in-house digitization project. The Library Assistant – Digitization’s work will contribute to State Library’s efforts to enable the Department of State to achieve its mission: promoting transparent government, supporting businesses, and strengthening our democracy through a commitment to civic engagement, secure elections, and empowering voters.
SUMMARY:
Administrative: Performs office work required to create a digitized index as part of an in-house digitization project. The Library Assistant performs various duties including, but not limited to:
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Assist in creating metadata for all files; and
- Assist in creating the controlled vocabulary for the metadata;
- Run optical character recognition software (OCR) on scans;
- Name all files using the provided naming convention;
- Ensure quality of scans;
- Use a cradle scanner to scan Public Law books
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of, or currently enrolled in, a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Experience working with scanning and image editing software and equipment;
Ability to multi-task and work in a dynamic, time-restricted environment. Ability to work under pressure with good humor; and - Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally. The individual must be an inclusive collaborator and able to prioritize workloads;
- Ability to focus on and work accurately on detailed oriented tasks;
- Knowledge of metadata and controlled vocabularies;
- Coursework in cataloging;
- Available to work during normal business hours (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.).
Please forward resume and cover letter to Colleen Halloran-Villandry, Director of Finance & Personnel – Department of State/Secretary of State, cvillandry@sos.ri.gov.
Completion of, or currently enrolled in, a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association.
External Job Ad
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rhodeisland/jobs/4769807/library-assistant-digitization
Please forward resume and cover letter to Colleen Halloran-Villandry, Director of Finance & Personnel – Department of State/Secretary of State, cvillandry@sos.ri.gov.