[Eril-l] Vacancy Announcement: Library Technician (Digitization) - GS7- Vacancy at the National Agricultural Library (Closes 2/15/2022)

[Crone, Vicky]

Dear Colleagues,

The National Agricultural Library (NAL) has an opening for Library Technician (Digitization), in the Digitization and Access Branch. The position is located in Beltsville, Maryland and is telework eligible.

The position closes on Tuesday, February 15, 2022; and is available to:
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Background:
In this position, employee will be responsible for preparation of print materials and associated metadata for digitization as well as operating NAL's imaging equipment and associated computer hardware and software.

Major Duties:

  *   Reviews materials for digitization, selecting the best copy and ensuring each item is complete and the information is in proper order.
  *   Formats metadata to meet the requirements of NAL digital collections; identifies and adds missing metadata elements as needed.
  *   Performs quality reviews of digital items produced by/for NAL.
  *   Consults with the collection management staff on special handling requirements prior to digitization.
  *   Consults with catalogers and metadata librarians as needed to ensure accuracy of bibliographic information for each item digitized.
  *   Coordinates return of physical items for reshelving after digitization is complete.
  *   Searches existing library and external systems for bibliographic records and existence of digitized copies.
  *   Operates the imaging systems used for in-house digitization of rare and non-standard (oversize, fragile, etc.) materials.
  *   Processes images to meet project requirements, including creation of derivative files and tonal adjustment as needed.

Occasional travel may be required.

Please direct questions to:
Taylor Hood
Phone - 703-259-9486<tel:703-259-9486>
Email - Taylor.hood at usda.gov<mailto:Taylor.hood at usda.gov>

We request that you share this announcement with other potential candidates.

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