Digitization Technician

Position Summary Information

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  University Library Technician
• Working Title:
  
  Digitization Technician
• Location:
  
  Boone, NC
• Job Category: 3
• Position Number: 066251
• Not Eligible for Visa Sponsorship:
  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
• Department:
  Library-Special Collections - 275010

The Appalachian State University Libraries are essential teaching and research partners, inspiring and guiding all who pursue knowledge. With over 80 talented and hard‑working faculty and staff, the Libraries curate rich print and e‑collections, teach information literacy skills, and steward thoughtful spaces for Appalachian State students, faculty, and staff. The University Libraries support the University with its recent R2 designation through research support, collections, and scholarly communications.

Through our digital spaces, scholarship, and service, our library colleagues impact the larger world of knowledge. The Digital Initiatives and Special Collections Division includes faculty and staff working across the Special Collections Research Center, University Archives, Digitization Services, and Scholarly Communication. Together, they build and steward unique collections while providing digital access to rare and one‑of‑a‑kind materials. Their work supports the full scholarly cycle—from research in primary sources to authorship, publication, and discovery—while preserving the University’s scholarly output and materials central to its collecting focus.

Additional information about the Libraries, the University, and the surrounding area may be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu
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. The Digitization Technician is responsible for performing digital imaging and analog‑to‑digital audio/video conversion that enhances access to collections and supports the University Libraries’ mission as essential teaching and research partners. In addition to production work, the position includes operational tasks such as basic metadata creation, media treatment and repair, and equipment maintenance and calibration. The technician also supervises student assistants, providing hands‑on training and mentorship that develop their technical skills and professional confidence.

By ensuring that the Libraries’ collections remain accessible and discoverable, the Digitization Technician directly contributes to student success and helps integrate these resources into the university’s teaching and research activities. The position is located in the Digital Initiatives & Special Collections Division and reports to the Digital Preservation and Access Manager.

High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience in library services, office support, or related field; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

This position is responsible for the digital conversion of analog images, documents, audio, and video materials. Core duties include digital imaging, audio and video conversion, and the development of technical and specification documentation related to digitization workflows. The position provides customer support by managing and responding to digitization requests and inquiries from faculty, staff, and student patrons. In addition, this role supervises student employees and provides training and instruction to students on digitization procedures, equipment use, and best practices.

All work is performed under the general supervision of the Digital Preservation and Access Manager.

• Attention to detail and good communication skills
• Knowledge of audio, video, and imaging digitization technologies, including hardware and editing and management software
• Ability to handle fragile materials without damaging them
• Capacity to work productively and independently
• Aptitude for learning new skills quickly and thoroughly
• Willingness to perform repetitive tasks for periods of time
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Accurate typing skills in order to capture metadata and record…