Job Title
Library Specialist
Requisition Number
RE47280
Working Title
Newspaper Processing Specialist
Department Name
88000:LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
42
Salary Range
$17.41-27.87/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BS
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Required Related Experience
2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Able to lift and carry 30 pounds and sit and look at a computer screen for long periods of time.
Shift
Days (Typically Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm)
Job Summary
The Newspaper processing specialist will upload or harvest historic and modern Kentucky newspapers to the Kentucky Digital Newspaper Program. This position will be responsible for the technological aspects of this work in addition to managing its digital preservation. A curatorial group will inform the selection of the newspaper content. Additionally, the specialist will support born digital archival processing and report to the Digital Archivist.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
10/01/2024
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