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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060">Dear Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#002060">The position closes on Tuesday, February 15, 2022; and is available to:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060">Career transition and the public. Apply here --
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usajobs.gov%2Fjob%2F634455500&data=04%7C01%7C%7C4a6d64b1d3734a6a8c1208d9e73a6e53%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C0%7C0%7C637795060418269492%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=HpLob9ZjdBEIv%2Bgmqz%2BzOCUhawsHS7j9i0pW%2Be3DvuY%3D&reserved=0">
USAJOBS - Job Announcement</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#002060">Background:</span></b><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#002060">Major Duties:</span></b><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#002060;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Reviews materials for digitization, selecting the best copy and ensuring each item is complete and the information is in proper order.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#002060;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Formats metadata to meet the requirements of NAL digital collections; identifies and adds missing metadata elements as needed.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#002060;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Performs quality reviews of digital items produced by/for NAL.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#002060;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Consults with the collection management staff on special handling requirements prior to digitization.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#002060;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Consults with catalogers and metadata librarians as needed to ensure accuracy of bibliographic information for each item digitized.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#002060;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Coordinates return of physical items for reshelving after digitization is complete.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#002060;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Searches existing library and external systems for bibliographic records and existence of digitized copies.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#002060;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Operates the imaging systems used for in-house digitization of rare and non-standard (oversize, fragile, etc.) materials.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#002060;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Processes images to meet project requirements, including creation of derivative files and tonal adjustment as needed.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060">Occasional travel may be required.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="color:#002060">Please direct questions to:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060">Taylor Hood<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#002060">Phone - </span></b><span style="color:#002060"><a href="tel:703-259-9486">703-259-9486</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#002060">Email - </span></b><span style="color:#002060"><a href="mailto:Taylor.hood@usda.gov">Taylor.hood@usda.gov</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060">We request that you share this announcement with other potential candidates.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060">Please excuse cross-postings.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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