Digital Collections at the University of Maryland Libraries is seeking a 
motivated individual to work up to 15 hours/week through the 2009/2010 
academic year (with the potential for continuation as funding allows) as 
a Digital Imaging Student Assistant. The position will work with 
materials from across the UM Libraries.

Working in consultation with the appropriate curators and staff  and 
graduate assistants in Digital Collections, this individual will operate 
sophisticated digitization equipment to fulfill scanning requests, 
complete and augment metadata records, and perform quality control on 
digital images.

Experience with special collections materials such as archives, rare
books, photographs, and maps is highly desirable. Candidates who
demonstrate experience with digitization techniques, understanding of
cataloging and metadata standards, and comfort and familiarity with
graphics software, such as Adobe Photoshop, will be given preference.
Hourly pay rate $8.50-$10/hour, depending on qualifications and
background. This is an hourly position only. There are no health,
tuition, retirement, or vacation benefits.

To apply please send a cover letter and resume to [log in to unmask] .

The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and
Minorities are encouraged to apply.

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Jennie Levine Knies
Manager, Digital Collections
2216 Hornbake Library
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
(301)314-2558 TEL (301)314-2709 FAX
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http://www.lib.umd.edu/digital