Digitization Projects Assistant
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles

Essential Functions: The Digitization Projects Assistant, under the
supervision of the University Library Archivist, provides assistance with
Special Collections and Archives digitization initiatives, ensures the
completeness and accuracy of digitized materials, and strives to ensure online
access to Special Collections and archival materials. The incumbent will:
perform project and quality control; physically prepare and post original
archival materials; enter data and maintain project spreadsheets and other
documentation; assist with developing procedures and specifications for
collecting, preserving, and prioritizing production to develop high levels of
digitization productivity; participate in processing archival materials in all
formats (including surveying, apprising, acquiring accessioning, arranging,
preserving, and describing records); and may assist researchers in the Special
Collections Reading room.

  
Required Qualifications & Experience: High school graduate or equivalent. Two
years of full-time experience working in a Library that has provided: a solid
foundation in overall library policies, practices and procedures, exercise
good judgment and take initiative. Experience working with archives or special
collections; knowledge and application of professional and archival standards
and best practices; familiarity with accepted conservation and preservation
methods applied to archival and manuscript collections; and sensitivity to the
proper care and handling of special collections. Must possess: working
knowledge of computers, word processing, database and spreadsheet programs;
excellent organizational skills; and strong written, verbal, and interpersonal
skills. Must be accurate and have attention to detail; ability to meet
deadlines consistently; a commitment to fostering a diverse educational
environment and workplace; and ability to work with a diverse student and
faculty population. Fingerprints will be taken and checked by the California
Department of Justice and the FBI.

  
Special Desired Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four year
college or university; advanced coursework in library science, history or
related field; post undergraduate library work experience, in Special
Collections or Digital Collections; experience with Photoshop and/or computer
database development and management; and with historical materials.

  
Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on July 14, 2014 and will
continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an
adequate number of qualified applications are received. A COMPLETED ON-LINE
CSULA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU
OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.

  
The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the
California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply
with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of
employment.

  
In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law,
California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community
in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance,
civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To
that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without
regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin
or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or
other personal characteristics or beliefs.

  
Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a
multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require
fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women
and persons with a disability to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodation
will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete
the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does
not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer.



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