Job Information
Boston Architectural College Digital Library Assistant in Boston, Massachusetts
Part-time Digital Library Assistant
The Boston Architectural College Library is seeking a part-time Digital Library Assistant to assist the Reference and Digital Initiatives Librarian with ongoing projects. This position is non-exempt, up to 11 hours per week and $20/hour.
Responsibilities & Duties
Scanning (as well as editing) to create online access to printed materials from our collections with a book scanner
Scanning images from journals/monographs using flat-bed scanners
Manipulating scanned digital images (adjusting, cropping, and repairing) in Adobe Photoshop
Participate in researching images using library databases
Assist with cataloging images using FileMaker
Manage images within JSTOR/Artstor
Assist with creating or adding information to library research guides
Detailed work checking records, data entry, and organizing image files and paperwork
Qualifications
Qualifications
Earned Bachelor degree from an accredited institution required. Enrollment in a master’s degree program preferred (such as Library Science or History of Art & Architecture)
Requirements
Interest in art and/or architectural history preferred
Basic to intermediate skills using Adobe Photoshop
Research skills
Attention to detail and highly organized
Ability to adapt to changing priorities
Interest and/or background in photography is helpful but not a necessity
Library experience is helpful
Interest in working with content from special collections
Interest in cataloging images
Able to overlap work schedule with the Reference and Digital Initiatives Librarian's schedule
Able to commit to a consistent schedule
Enjoy working as a part of a small team
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing