________________________________ From: UTK School of Information Sciences [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of abentle1 Sent: Monday, September 11, 2006 10:07 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Volunter Voices Student Position University of Tennessee Special Collections Library Hoskins Library 1401 Cumberland Avenue Knoxville, TN 37996-4000 Position: Student Library Assistant Position - Digitization Department: Special Collections Library, Volunteer Voices Project Hours: 10-15 hours per week; schedule is negotiable within our business hours (9:00-5:30, Monday-Friday). Required Qualifications: UT student (undergraduate or graduate) in liberal arts or information science. Detail oriented. Computer proficient. Excellent communication skills. Must be able to work independently. Preferred: Previous library work experience. Prior experience using a flatbed scanner. Interest in Tennessee history, manuscripts, or librarianship. Familiarity with OAI, MODS, TEI, or other forms of metadata. Prior experience handling rare and fragile materials. Ability to read 19th century handwriting. Duties/Responsibilities: * Scan selected Special Collections materials, including letters, diaries, photographs, and other historic items * Create a MODS and TEI record for each item scanned. In many cases, this will involve the creation of a transcription of the item being handled * Create project-specific informational brochures, bookmarks, etc. * Other duties as assigned Application Procedure: Email cover letter and resume to Tiffani Conner at [log in to unmask]