Digitization Technician

4 weeks ago

Oshawa, Canada Oshawa Public Libraries Full time

Under the direction of the Manager, McLaughlin Branch or delegate, the intern will assist with collecting, organizing, preserving and providing online access to a collection of resources that document the history of Oshawa.

**Reports to**:Manager, McLaughlin Branch

**Hours**: 560 hours total. Up to 35 hours per week(including Saturday and evenings)

**Internship**:In partnership with Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations, this is a short-term internship as a Digitization Technician at the Oshawa Public Libraries.

**Hourly Rate**:$17.00 per hour

**Start Date**:TBD

**General Description of Duties**:

- Digitize photographs, books, scrapbooks, and documents.
- Sort, arrange and describe materials to be digitized.
- Scan designated photographs and textual materials.
- Describe and create full text content for scanned textual material, including optical character recognition and transcription.
- Upload textual material and photographs online and create related meta data.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the bibliographical database through quality of record creation.
- Assist with collection maintenance.
- This position is required to take every reasonable precaution in the circumstances for the protection of the health and safety of the worker.

**Skills and Abilities required**:

- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Advanced computer competency.
- Demonstrated research skills.
- Proficient in the use of cataloguing and acquisitions software and office software currently in use in the work area.
- Attention to detail; high degree of accuracy; numeracy, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong proficiency in technology (scanning, microfilm readers and electronic database usage).
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- A Criminal Record Check satisfactory to the Employer is required.

**Physical skills and working conditions**:
This position requires extensive keyboarding, handling of books and materials, and pushing and pulling book trucks.

**Required Qualifications & Education**:
An eligible student currently enrolled in a Masters of Library Studies or Library Technician Diploma, Bachelor of Arts History, or equivalent education with the intent to return to school full-time in the following semester. Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or have refugee status in Canada. Strong interest in history, archives, cataloguing, and public service in a public library setting. Current experience working in a library or museum will be considered an asset.

Applicants must also meet the eligibility requirements of the Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations. Information on eligibility through this program can be found through the following link:
**How to Apply**:
**Diversity, Equity and Inclusion**:
**Accommodation**:
The Oshawa Public Libraries is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code. The Oshawa Public Libraries will provide accommodations throughout any stage of the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities, please make them known when contacted by Human Resources. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Internship / Co-op

**Salary**: Up to $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 35 per week

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-04-22

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