1.  Serves as a principle source of information to clients who have business with or interest in the units.  2.  Serves as a principle source of information on specialized techniques and equipment problems. May perform a range of technical functions.  3.  Explains and demonstrates use of electronic security processes to students, staff, faculty, and visitors.  4.  Explains and describes use of specialized computerized digital conversion systems, scanners, imaging and camera equipment.  5.  Operates computerized security programs, systems and camera equipment.  6.  Reviews records for accuracy and reporting. Prepares reports. Determines methods and materials for production.  7.  Reviews unit products for accuracy and completeness.  8.  Collects, compiles and evaluates time and production data. Prepares reports. 9.  Performs technical functions incidental to access control and security systems. 10. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skill/ability 1:  Demonstrated understanding of digital photography or current digital imaging technologies. Demonstrated ability to independently manage a project to completion, multi-task, stay on schedule, meet deadlines, and fulfill project specifications. Must be able to prioritize and meet competing demands.

Required Skill/ability 2:  Demonstrated ability to follow and execute detailed instructions, with exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Must be adaptable and flexible to diverse and changing workflow processes.

Required Skill/ability 3:  Adept with technology in general, with the aptitude to learn and deploy a wide range of applications and tools. Adaptable and flexible to rapidly changing technology and technical skillsets. Ability to independently troubleshoot and provide solutions.

Required Skill/ability 4:  Demonstrated ability to read and understand materials sufficiently to organize and describe collections, including hand-written texts. Ability to handle special collection, archival, rare book materials with care.

Required Skill/ability 5:  Demonstrated above-average or better oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population Exceptional critical thinking skills with the ability to exercise appropriate creativity, initiative, and agility in response to evolving situations.

Preferred Education:  Familiarity with mass digitization applications and image analysis tools. Understanding of mass digitization processes, workflow, quality control for cultural heritage imaging. Experience in Sierra, Alma, or comparable integrated library system. Ability in copy cataloging and online bibliographic/database searching. 

Work Week:  Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Posting Position Title:  Technical Assistant 3

University Job Title:  Digital Initiatives and Archives Assistant

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:  Familiarity with mass digitization applications and image analysis tools. Understanding of mass digitization processes, workflow, quality control for cultural heritage imaging. Experience in Sierra, Alma, or comparable integrated library system. Ability in copy cataloging and online bibliographic/database searching. 

Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate's degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

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