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University of Portland
Library Digitization Student Assistant
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What they do
A Library Assistant or Technician assists librarians with organizing materials and helping patrons. Works in a public library, school library, or specialized medical, business or law library. May assist with technology resources in the library.
$45,337 / year median in Oregon
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Job Title Library Digitization Student Assistant
Department Clark Library Staff
Terms and Hours Approx. 10 hrs/wk, Fall Semester
Job Category Student Employment
Hourly Wage Portland Metro Minimum Wage ($16.80)
Job Summary The Library Digitization Student Assistant is responsible for digitizing, editing, processing, and quality control of a variety of the University of Portland archival and local materials, such as papers, monographs, photographs, etc., based on established standards and guidelines. The work supports the Library's growing digital services program. The Library Digitization Student assistant works closely with the Digital Services Librarian to accomplish these duties. Maximum of 5 hours per week (during business hours, Monday-Friday), starting in Fall 2026 with a possibility to continue in the Spring. Core Duties Prepares materials for scanning using a flatbed and copy stand
Scans materials
Editing, processing, and performing quality control on scanned images
Records basic digital object metadata
Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Attention to detail and processes
Strong organizational skills
Capacity to be flexible and move from project to project Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with standard scanning systems and workflows as they apply to the position
Experience scanning documents or some combination of education and experience.
Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat Professional, Adobe Creative Cloud tools, such as image editing and Microsoft productivity tools, such as