Digital Production Assistant

About the Opportunity The purpose of this temporary position is to support the work of Northeastern University Library’s Digital Production Services (DPS) department. The digital production assistant will scan, reformat, create metadata, and edit captions for library and archival materials used in teaching and research. They will work within the highly collaborative DPS department and coordinate with staff from Archives and Special Collections.

Collections and projects we’ve worked with recently include the records of the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus , the Holocaust and Genocide Awareness Committee , and the Center for Atypical Language Interpreting .

Responsibilities include:

Digitizing archival documents using Epson Expression 12000XL and Bookeye 4 scanners

Creating MODS metadata in spreadsheets for digitized items

Reformatting A/V materials (such as VHS tapes, DVDs, and cassette tapes) and creating access copies using the command line tool FFmpeg

Performing quality control on materials digitized by vendors

Correcting and formatting WhisperAI-created captions for digitized videos

Other duties as projects and interests allow

This is a primarily on-campus position with some flexibility for remote work.

Qualifications:

Education:

Enrollment in or completion of an ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS degree program, or equivalent experience

Experience:

Professional experience in the digitization of documents, books, artwork, or maps Professional experience working with archival or special collections materials

Coursework or projects involving creating descriptive metadata for library or archival collections

Work experience that demonstrates the skills listed below

Skills:

Attention to detail while performing repetitive tasks

Ability to quickly learn new technology

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to manage varying tasks on multiple projects

Collaborative working style

Excellent ability to communicate with colleagues

Proven ability to work independently

Flexibility in adjusting to changing priorities

Optional:

Experience with or coursework related to the digitization and preservation of A/V archival materials, or A/V production

Position Type Temporary Additional  Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy.

Pay Rate:21/hour