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Image Processing Assistant

Department/Office Name 

Digital Scholarship and Research - Digitization and Preservation 

 

Position Title  

Image Processing Assistant 

 

Name and Address of the employer  

Texas State University, Alkek Library 

601 University Dr., San Marcos 78666 

 

Location where the student will perform their duties 

Alkek Library, 2nd Floor, Digitization Lab 

 

Initial rate of pay for the position 

$12 

 

Anticipated start and end dates of position 

ASAP – no set end date

 

Job Summary 

 In this student assistant position, you will process digital images of documents, photographs, negatives, maps, and other materials for Texas State University Libraries and external partners. The Digitization Specialist is the direct supervisor to this position. 

We are seeking student workers who are comfortable with technology and interested in the digitization process. If you have education, work experience, or hobbies that involve photography, digital imaging and scanning, graphic design, art, or related disciplines, this job may be a good fit for you. 

This position may require long periods of standing and leaning while operating capture equipment. The tasks performed in the digitization lab can be extremely repetitive and candidates should be prepared to execute such tasks while maintaining quality.

 

Job Duties:  

  • Handling physical items with care
  • Process images with editing software, ex: ScanTailor Advanced, Adobe Photoshop
  • Utilize file renaming software
  • Set up, calibration, and operation of capture equipment
  • Navigating capture software such as Capture One, Book Pavilion, and Scandall Pro
  • Monitor and record project tracking data
  • Daily management and submission of productivity data and timesheet
  • Adhering to established imaging standards and project documentation
  • Participate in maintenance and cleaning of the Digitization Lab
  • Other duties as assigned

 

On-Campus Job Location 

Alkek Library, 2nd Floor, Digitization Lab 

 

Direct Supervisor 

April Martin 

 

Work Schedule 

Applicants must be enrolled in the Texas State University system. This position may work Monday – Friday 9a-5pm for a minimum of 14 hours per week and a maximum of 25 hours per week. You may design your schedule within those parameters and your class schedule. 

 

Qualifications 

To excel in this job, you should have the following skills and abilities:  

  • Ability to maintain methodical consistency and produce high quality deliverables
  • Ability to pay close attention to detail
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions
  • Ability to use available resources to inform decisions
  • Ability and willingness to digest and learn from feedback
  • Ability to work independently and use critical thinking while also knowing when to ask for help or executive decisions
  • Experience with Windows computer systems
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Teams, Adobe Bridge, and Adobe Photoshop is a plus

 

Employee evaluation process 

Student employees will perform a self-evaluation at the end of each semester followed by an evaluation by their supervisor. 

 

Payrate Determination 

All technicians begin at the starting pay. Technicians will have an annual opportunity to earn a raise dependent on an evaluation of the technician's performance over the last year. Areas of consideration will include fulfillment of scheduled hours, productivity, error rate, quantity of deliverables, and attitude.  

 

Special Instructions to apply:  

To be considered for this position you must address the following in your cover letter: 

Please explain your interest in this position, any experience you have working with images, and how you meet the qualifications for this position. General cover letters which do not clearly express interest and qualifications for this specific role will not be considered. Please apply through Handshake only, do not email an application. Email applications will not be considered.