Zimmerman Associates is hiring: Digitization Library Technician in Washington

ZAI is seeking a Library Technician to support a large-scale digitization and collection management project for a major federal Library in Washington, D.C. The Technician will be one of two staff engaged in three strategic initiatives for our client: digitization, weeding and shifting, and relocation and consolidation of dispersed research collections.

This is a one-year position. All work will be performed on-site, Monday - Friday, between 7:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Responsibilities:

• Retrieve materials from file cabinets, boxes, and shelving located throughout the library's buildings
• Utilize scanning equipment to digitize materials
• Perform quality assurance checks on scanned materials
• Upload files and follow naming protocols
• Perform weeding, shifting and shelving tasks
• Reorganize collections and flag damaged materials
• Follow safe-handling procedures
• Capture and record physical metadata

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree from a recognized college or technical school/ Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One year of experience working in a library performing technical support services
• Experience using scanning and digitization equipment, preferred
• Knowledge of library collection shelving arrangements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Windows File Explorer
• Knowledge of Library of Congress Classification System
• Ability to organize and prioritize workloads and meet deadlines
• Careful attention to detail, and the ability to take direction from staff members
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to push, pull and lift boxes, carts, and other cartons weighing up to 44 lb boxes
• Must be able to move from place to place in multiple locations
• Must be able to push and pull boxes, books, carts,
• Must be able to ascend a ladder and to bend, stoop and stand

Equal Opportunity Employer

ZAI is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.