Hourly Pooled - Carey Family Papers, Archives Scan Technician

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JOB TITLE:

Carey Family Papers Archives Scan Technician

JOB PURPOSE:

The Carey Archives Scan Tech will work to digitize selected materials from the Carey Family Papers. An Archives Scan Tech digitizes analog archival collection materials of all formats (paper film photographs audio motion picture film and video) to precise standards for preservation and access to the AHCs online digital collections.

Joseph Maull Carey served as mayor of Cheyenne () territorial delegate to the United States Congress () Wyoming governor (and) and United States Senator (). In 1890Careyintroduced the act establishing Wyoming statehood and authored the famousCareyAct a bill which contributed to irrigation progress in the Rocky Mountain states. The Carey family papers contain political papers correspondence subject files newspaper clippings and business records that document the political and business careers of Joseph M. Carey and his sons Robert D. Carey and Charles D. Carey.

Thestarting rate of pay is $10.50 per hour.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary duties are digital scanning of analog archival materials according to archival imaging standards the transport and handling of that material according to archival best practices and the creation of descriptive metadata and supporting documentary records. This position reports directly to the Digitization Lab Supervisor.

Other miscellaneous and related duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Digitization Lab Supervisor or the Collections Manager as related to the Carey Family Papers.

COMPETENCIES:

Ability to work independently.

Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks performing them in a relatively short period of time.

Ability to communicate effectively both in oral and written format.

Computer software and writing skills commensurate with the creation of college level class assignments.

Physically capable of moving and lifting up to 50lbs

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Advanced computer skills relating to digital scanning hardware and software.

Familiarity with metadata standards particularly Dublin Core.

Knowledge of archives theory and practice.

Familiarity with Excel.

Interest in western history photography and audiovisual (AV) would be beneficial in this position.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter resume or C.V. and contact information for three workrelated references.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

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