-----Original Message-----
From: UTK School of Information Sciences
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Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2007 4:32 PM
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Subject: [UTKSIS-L] UT Libraries - Student Library Assistant -
Digitization
Student Library Assistant - Digitization
Special Collections Library
The Special Collections Library, located in Hoskins Library, seeks
qualified
students to assist in the digitization of selected items from our
collection
of historic materials.
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
* Strong attention to detail
* Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
* Comfortable working with computers and learning new software
programs
* Must be able to work independently
* Punctual and reliable
Preferred:
* Previous library work experience
* Prior experience using a flatbed scanner
* Interest in Tennessee history, manuscripts, or librarianship
* Familiarity with EAD, MODS, TEI, or other forms of metadata
* Prior experience handling rare and fragile materials
* Ability to read 19 th century handwriting.
Duties/Responsibilities:
* Under limited supervision, scan selected Special Collections
materials, including letters, diaries, photographs, and other historic
items
* Create full-text transcription of the item being handled using a
TEI
template
* Edit EAD-encoded finding aids to indicate materials scanned
* Other duties as assigned
Application Procedure:
To apply for this position, email a cover letter explaining your
interest in
the position and a current resume to Erin Lawrimore at [log in to unmask]
